Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay Gets Relief as Wife Sangeetha Sornalingam Withdraws Divorce Case
Sangeetha Sornalingam has officially withdrawn her divorce petition filed against her husband, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, in a local family court. The decision marks a significant turn in the high-profile matrimonial dispute that had drawn widespread public and political attention across the state.
Sangeetha Sornalingam has officially withdrawn her divorce petition filed against her husband, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, in a local family court. The decision marks a significant turn in the high-profile matrimonial dispute that had drawn widespread public and political attention across the state. Legal representatives for Sangeetha submitted an application to formally withdraw the case, which had been pending before the Chengalpattu Family Court. The court accepted the plea after both parties agreed to conclude the legal proceedings.
The petition was initially filed in February under the Special Marriage Act, seeking legal separation after 27 years of marriage. In the filing, Sangeetha had cited irreconcilable differences and sought alimony alongside residing rights at the couple's primary residence in Neelankarai, Chennai. Thalapathy Vijay-Sangeetha Sornalingam Divorce Case: Chengalpattu Family Court Adjourns Case to THIS Date in June.
The court had previously held hearings in April and June, during which both parties were directed to submit formal responses. The matter was scheduled for further proceedings in August before the withdrawal application was moved. Rumours of an out-of-court settlement and mutual reconciliation had been circulating over recent months, though neither side has issued a detailed public statement regarding the terms of the settlement. Representatives from both legal teams confirmed that the withdrawal was processed through mutual consent. Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Agrees to Postpone Karnataka Visit: CM Shivakumar Amid Cauvery Row.
Vijay, who assumed office as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu earlier this year following his entry into mainstream politics with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), had maintained public silence regarding the personal legal dispute throughout his campaign and tenure. With the legal case officially closed, the court has disposed of all related interlocutory applications filed in connection with the matter.
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