Chennai: The Chengalpattu Family Court on Monday adjourned the high-profile divorce case involving Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK president C. Joseph Vijay and his wife Sangeetha to August 7.
The matter came up for hearing on June 15, but neither party appeared in person. Instead, they were represented by their respective legal counsels. Given their public profiles and security concerns, a request had previously been made to allow them to participate in the court proceedings via video conferencing. However, the court dismissed the plea for video conferencing and directed both parties to provide their official email IDs for further communication.
Sangeetha had filed the divorce petition in December 2025, seeking a legal separation from CM Vijay after 26 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. In her petition, she also requested alimony and the right to continue living in their Neelankarai residence. Speculation regarding their split intensified after Sangeetha and their children were notably absent from Vijay’s political party launch events and his swearing-in ceremony as Chief Minister.
Reports suggest that Vijay’s mother, Shoba Chandrasekhar, has been actively trying to mediate between the couple to reach an amicable settlement. While active discussions to resolve the issues outside of court are reportedly ongoing, neither side has issued an official statement regarding a reconciliation. The case will now be heard on August 7.
