Vijay's wife withdraws divorce petition

Sangeetha, the wife of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, has withdrawn her divorce petition against him. The plea was filed in February before the family court in Chengalpattu, near Chennai.

Judge D Sujatha permitted Sangeetha to withdraw the petition after she confirmed her decision via video conferencing. Vijay's counsel stated they had no objection to the request, leading the court to dismiss the petition. Sangeetha retains the liberty to file a fresh petition if needed in the future.

In her original filing, Sangeetha cited adultery and mental cruelty as grounds for divorce under the Special Marriage Act. She had informed the court that attempts to resolve their differences amicably had failed. Sangeetha had also mentioned delaying legal proceedings to protect her children's studies and emotional well-being. She had sought maintenance and the right to reside in the couple's Neelankarai home.

Previously, both Vijay and Sangeetha had failed to appear in court on June 20. Their lawyers had requested virtual appearances due to security concerns and the complexities arising from their public status. On Friday, after recording Sangeetha's statement and noting Vijay's lack of objection, the judge dismissed the case as withdrawn.