{
  "id": 293488,
  "title": "Vijay’s wife withdraws petition to divorce him",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/vijays-wife-withdraws-petition-to-divorce-him",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T03:15:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/vijays-wife-withdraws-petition-to-divorce-him-101786129819161.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chengalpattu, near Chennai, witnessed a significant development in the personal life of Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay, on Friday. His wife, Sangeetha, withdrew her divorce petition filed before the family court, thereby ending a legal battle that began in February. Judge D Sujatha granted Sangeetha's request to withdraw the petition after she confirmed in a video conference that she no longer wished to pursue the proceedings.\n\nSangeetha had initially filed the divorce petition under Section 27(1)(a), (b) and (d) of the Special Marriage Act, citing adultery and mental cruelty as grounds. She had explained that despite attempts to resolve their differences amicably, she was unable to do so. Furthermore, she had explained her decision to delay legal proceedings to safeguard her children's education and emotional well-being, as well as her request for maintenance and the right to reside in their Neelankarai residence.\n\nDuring a previous hearing on June 20, both Vijay and Sangeetha failed to appear before the court. Their lawyers subsequently sought permission to represent their clients virtually, citing security concerns and procedural difficulties resulting from their status as public figures. On Friday, judge Sujatha recorded Sangeetha's statement and noted Vijay's lack of objection, resulting in the dismissal of the petition as withdrawn. Sangeetha was thus granted the liberty to initiate fresh proceedings, should she choose to do so in the future.",
  "summary": "Sangeetha, the wife of Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay, on Friday withdrew her divorce petition filed before the family court in Chengalpattu, near Chennai",
  "key_points": [
    "Sangeetha withdraws divorce petition against Vijay.",
    "Petition filed on grounds of adultery and mental cruelty.",
    "Case dismissed after judge confirms withdrawal in video conference."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The withdrawal of the divorce petition suggests a reprieve for the chief minister, at least for now, as it ends a public and potentially damaging chapter in his personal life.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}