A criminal defamation petition filed by actor Vijay’s uncle and businessman Xavier Britto against YouTuber and political commentator Maridhas has been dismissed by the IX Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Chennai, after the complainant repeatedly failed to appear for hearings.
The case was scheduled for multiple hearings, but the court record shows that there was no representation from the complainant’s side and the sworn statement had not been filed. On 27 June 2025, the magistrate noted the continued absence of the complainant and dismissed the petition accordingly.
என் மீது நடிகர் விஜய் மாமா சேவியர் பிரிட்டோ 2 கோடி கேட்டு தொடுத்த மான நஷ்ட வழக்கை சென்னை உயர் நீதிமன்றம் தள்ளுபடி செய்து உத்தரவுட்டது!
அய்யோ பாவம் – ஆழ்ந்த அனுதாபங்கள் சார். pic.twitter.com/WFyLzI0oYY
— Maridhas (@MaridhasAnswers) June 30, 2025
The legal notice was initially filed in November 2024 by Xavier Britto, who had taken objection to allegations made by Maridhas in a series of YouTube videos and social media posts. Maridhas had accused Britto and others of being part of an alleged “Loyola syndicate” that purportedly wielded influence through the Society of Jesus and was involved in irregular financial dealings, including benami transactions and corruption purportedly benefiting actor Vijay’s family.
Britto, a prominent industrialist and close family member of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay, had issued a legal notice on 8 November 2024, through his counsel in response to Maridhas’ videos. However, despite initiating legal action, the complainant did not follow through with procedural requirements in court, leading to the dismissal.
Maridhas had publicly responded on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on 22 November 2024, stating that he would continue his exposé series.
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