NE NEWS SERVICE
CHENNAI, AUG. 7
In a significant personal development that has drawn widespread public attention, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s wife, Sangeetha, on Friday withdrew her divorce petition before the Chengalpattu Family Court, bringing an end—at least for now—to one of the State’s most closely watched matrimonial proceedings. The move has been widely viewed as a moment of relief for the Chief Minister’s family, well-wishers and supporters.
- Chengalpattu Family Court permits withdrawal after Sangeetha informs court through video-conferencing that she will not pursue the petition
- High-profile matrimonial case comes to a close, bringing relief to the Chief Minister’s family and supporters
- No official statement from Vijay or family; court disposes of the petition as withdrawn
During the hearing before the Family Court, Sangeetha appeared through video-conferencing and informed the court that she did not wish to pursue the divorce proceedings. After recording her submission, the court disposed of the petition as withdrawn, according to official court sources. The hearing reportedly concluded within a short time.
The petition, which had been filed earlier this year, had attracted intense public and media attention owing to Vijay’s position as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. With Friday’s order, the proceedings before the Family Court have formally come to a close.
Notably, neither Chief Minister Vijay, Sangeetha nor members of their families—including his parents—issued any public statement or reaction following the withdrawal of the petition. Consequently, it would not be appropriate to attribute any quote or sentiment to them in the absence of an official statement.
Likewise, no publicly released copy of the Family Court’s withdrawal order was available at the time of writing. The information in the public domain is based on the court proceedings and confirmation from official court sources reported by news organisations.
