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The hearing in the plea before Madras High Court by filmmaker Leena Manimekalai against the impoundment of her passport by the Passport Authority, citing a defamation case filed by Susi Ganesan, took an interesting turn on Wednesday when the judge called for the presence of both Manimekalai and Ganeshan.