Summary: The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court dealt with a case involving a missing 18-year-old girl, Maria Vijiliya Ramya, allegedly held by a man named Athithiya. The court ordered her release and addressed the man's multiple wrongdoings.
On November 27, 2025, the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, with Judges C.V. Karthikeyan and R. Vijayakumar, heard a request from Vijila Elvi. She wanted her daughter, Maria Vijiliya Ramya, who had been missing since August 26, 2025, to be found and released.
"Request filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India asking to issue an order to bring the person before the court..."
Athithiya, the third person mentioned in the case, was accused of illegally keeping Maria against her will. He was known as Athithiya, son of Kathiravan, also called 'Adhil.' His past included changing religions and marrying under false identities.
"He was born Hindu, switched to Islam... later met a Christian girl and became Christian..."
The case started with a complaint by Vijila Elvi, leading to a police report (Crime No.515/2025) by the Thoothukudi North Police Station. The court had previously issued an order for Athithiya to appear, and he was brought before the judges.
The court decided that regular criminal rules should be applied to Athithiya. They told the police to look into other wrongdoings he might have committed and add them to the police report. He was handed over to the Inspector of Police, Thoothukudi.
"Let regular criminal rules be applied to him... to take further action according to the law."
The request to bring the person before the court was closed on November 27, 2025, with the court making sure that the necessary legal actions were in place to handle the situation properly.
The court ensured that justice was served by addressing the complex personal and legal issues involved, ensuring safety for everyone involved.
