Applicant Pradeep Raj and The Publisher PudhumaiPathipagam filed an application (A No. 3693 of 2026) before the Madras High Court seeking to reopen the defendants' side evidence in Civil Suit No. 450 of 2017 against respondent S Kabilan Proprietor Kedayam. The court noted that its earlier order dated 19 June 2024 had closed the defendants' evidence. Respondent's counsel raised no objection. The bench, presided by Justice A.D. Maria Clete, allowed the application, ordering the evidence be reopened without costs. Order dated 22-09-2026. This content may not be financially relevant.