Meanwhile, Nasheed's colleagues at the Maldivian

Democratic Party met to decide on the future course of action. The former President was on an visit to India after being granted permission to depart the country by the court. Despite his permitted travel period expiring on February 9, Nasheed returned to Male on February 11, Minivan News reported. Nasheed stepped down as president of Maldives in February last year after months of protests following the judge's arrest. He has said he was forced out in a military coup.