A Chengalpattu court has adjourned the divorce proceedings between TVK chief Vijay and his spouse Sangeetha to June 15. (A file photograph)
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The Chengalpattu Family Welfare court in Tamil Nadu on Monday postponed the listening to of divorce proceedings of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief Vijay and his spouse Sangeetha to June 15. The case was taken up because the fourth merchandise on the court’s listing and got here earlier than Judge Sasikala for listening to right this moment. After a short session, the choose ordered an additional adjournment, pushing the following listening to to mid-June.
Case timeline sees repeated delays
The authorized dispute, initiated by Sangeetha, was first introduced earlier than the court on February 26, marking the start of formal proceedings within the case. Subsequently, the matter was deferred to April 20, notably falling simply three days forward of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.
With the newest adjournment, the case has now been postponed for the second time, extending the timeline of the high-profile proceedings. The subsequent listening to, scheduled for June 15, is predicted to decide the additional course of the proceedings in what continues to be a intently watched case in each political and public circles.
Petition alleges infidelity and emotional misery
As per the divorce petition filed by Sangeetha in February 2026, she has accused Vijay of infidelity, alleging that he has had an “adulterous relationship” with an actress.”In April 2021, the Petitioner (Sankgeetha) found that the Respondent (Vijay) was concerned in an adulterous relationship with an actress. This brought about her deep emotional ache and psychological struggling, amounting to betrayal and violation of marital belief,” the petition said, including that the actor “continued open association with the actress,” which brought about Sangeetha emotional agony and embarrassment to the kids.
Claims of emotional withdrawal and separation
“Since 2021, Vijay had emotionally withdrawn, treating his wife with verbal disdain and subjecting her to constructive desertion, forcing her to live separately within the matrimonial home. Vijay continued to travel abroad and attend public events with the said actress,” the petition additional said.
Background of the couple’s relationship
Vijay and Sangeetha met for the primary time in 1996. A Sri Lankan, Sangeetha, was introduced up in Britain. The couple registered their marriage in 1998 within the UK, following which additionally they held a ceremonial marriage as per Hindu traditions in Chennai on August 25, 1999. They are mother and father to a son, Jason, and a daughter, Dhivya.
Published on April 20, 2026