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Come in.

What was so urgent?

Inder, get some water.

You could have come in the morning?

Shahid...

Shahid...

Shahid...

What does it mean?

I don't understand English well.

By showing me injustice..

..God taught me about justice.

By inflicting pain and suffering..

..He gave me the courage to fight.

He taught me to help the helpless

A criminal has no religion.

Eventually both the killer and his victim are human.

Right?

Did I say too much?

Never forget this

(Voice on walkie-talkie) Come in. Kill "those" bastards.

I haven't had any sleep. Kill the bastards.

Mother, where's my shirt?

It's right there

I can't find it

look carefully, son

Press it like this and take it out this way.

Done that.

Vvhe re you going?

Shahid, where are you going?

Coming.

Shahid, where are you going son?

Coming mother

Shahid?

Where is Shahid?

Mother, open the door.

I think it's Shahid.

Please let me in.

Mother, it is Shahid.

Get out of the way.

Why did you go out?

Why did he go out?

Everything's been set ablaze.

They are killing women, children..

They will destroy everything.

Are you alright?

Okay. Be quiet.

Mother, Shahid is back

Shahid, what took you so long son?

We've been waiting

What about your exams?

Are you prepared, son?

Come on, freshen up. - Let me talk to him.

He just returned from our village let him freshen up first.

Let him rest for a while. He has returned after a long time.

Shut up!

I haven't told them where you were.

Shahid, switch off the lights. I can't sleep.

Just a minute.

Switch it off.

Did we ask you to stay this long in the village?

Quiet. I have work in the morning.

Now study.

Shahid, what is this? Switch off the light.

Shut up all of you. Go to sleep. Stop creating a ruckus.

Shahid, switch off the light.

Just a little while longer. - Shahid, do it now.

Go to sleep!

Driving me insane.

Just shut up and come with us. - I've done nothing sir. Honestly

My son has done nothing, sir. He has a job.

What do you need to know from him?

We just want to question him.

Get out of the way

Shahid, they are taking your brother away.

Who the hell are you novfl

Shahid, move aside.

You are Shahid?

Leave that guy. Take this one in. He is our man.

He hasn't done anything wrong.

Get in the fucking car!

What are you staring at?

Come on let's go home.

Tell me now motherfucker.

Sit straight and stop crying.

3 terrorists. You don't recognize them?

Him?

Did a cat get your tongue?

What about him? Don't you recognize him?

I've done nothing, sir. I swear.

We found your phone number..

..In his fucking diary.

How does he have your number?

Why not ask him, sir. I've done nothing.

Shall I go to his grave to ask him? You fucking liar!

You thick skinned pig!

Motherfucker!

I'll piss on your face.

I swear I've done nothing sir

Sir, I am Arif.

Sit down, why are you standing?

Sir, actually I wanted a meeting

With whom? - With Shahid. My brother

Stand up.

Can't you hear me? Stand up.

He is no longer your brother.

He's now an enemy of the country.

Do you know what the anti-terrorism act is?

Sir, I went to Arthur Road jail.

Fuck Arthur Road jail!

Where have you come from?

Where do you live?

Sir, Bombay.

It's almost 6.

Take the next train to Bombay.

Come back in another 6 months

6 months? I've been coming everyday..

.. For several weeks without an answer.

Are you doing us a favor by coming here?

We didn't tell your brother to join the terrorists.

Sir, he is not a terrorist...

Don't show off by speaking in English.

If I speak English you'll choke on your balls.

Why are you swearing at me?

I'm trying to be respectful.

All I want is to meet my brother

Just get the fuck out of here Get out now!

What do you mean get out?

Get the fuck out of here.

You have no right to treat me like this.

I'll show you 'rights' when I break your face.

Don't talk 'rights' with me. Throw the fucker out!

Listen brother.

Sign here

Take my advice and you will be let off lightly

Or you may be stuck here forever.

Sign here.

Believe me.

I'm not your enemy, brother.

This is your only chance. Sign it

How is Shahid?

He is fine, mother

Do they still trouble him?

No.

Do they still torture him?

He is absolutely fine.

Tell me.

Aren't you ashamed of yourself?

What happened?

Can't you hold on to your fast for even 30 days?

What kind of Muslims are you?

Eating like gluttons when you should be fasting..

..And you call yourselves Muslim

Stop staring. Stuff your faces!

Greetings

Greetings

I'm Omar Sheikh

I know. I've heard about you

What's your name?

Shahid

You are really quiet...

I'm sorry about the other day

I tend to lose it during the Ramzan.

Firstly, you're starving...

..and then you see your brethren hog before you

What can they do? The jail doesn't

allow them to follow the Ramzan routine

We are just minorities.

Do YOU play chess?

So then lets play.

When? Now? - Then when?

Lets go. Come.

I'm getting out of here

But your term is much longer?

They will do anything to get me out of here

Hijack a plane, take people hostage, anything

For whom? You or Masood?

Come with me.

Look at me.

Look at me, Shahid.

What?

What do you think? Will you ever get out of this place?

When?

Tell me, when? - No idea.

Arif, stop visiting me

You are wasting your time

What do you mean?

It's pointless.

It's a waste of time.

I'm trying to get you out, Shahid

I grow weak every time I see you.

I won't survive this if you come again.

Don't come back again

Take care

So the 'Jihadi' likes to read?

I am not aJihadi

What was that?

Come again, what did you say?

I am not a 'Jihadi'

So you aspire to be one?

What do you know about me?

Birds of the same feather, flock together..

So, you don't want to be one?

What flock?

The ones you play football with.

They are my friends.

They are nobody's friends..

They are smart people.

They know when to say what.

First, they will give you a political lecture.

Then they will use you.

They believe they're far superior to you.

I'm aware of Omar's oratory skills

He speaks well.

So what if he speaks well?

Omar knows Kabul has more than just horses.

Meaning?

It's simple. Gather all the asses around

and you automatically end up as their leader.

How are you such an expert?

Because I know the story of one such ass.

Who?

Me.

Greetings, sir.

Bless you.

This is Dr. Saxena.

A professor at Punjab University

Now let me introduce him.

He's a great guy.

He is Gulam Nabi War

He is opening a civil services institute in Kashmir

Especially for the poor

I am helping him with his project

War's father owned a carpet factory

But all businessmen had to pay a protection tax to the terrorists

War refused to pay once and they had him framed.

And now he's serving time.

He is quite a short-tempered man.

His father died two months ago.

How can they just throw people in jail without reason?

How far have you studied, Shahid?

I was preparing for my college's second year exam...

Shahid, you should study further

Tired?

No, no..

What?

I want to study

So what's stopping you?

The warden won't let me

I will talk to the warden

Now what's the problem?

Nothing, just..

Money?

I don't want to ask my family

I will pay your fees

No...

Fine. Sacrifice your education

for your silly self-respect

No. It's not that.

I will return the money

That's what I am saying.

Return it when you can

Yes. I will - This isn't charity. It's a loan

There is a condition

You have to stop meeting Omar and his donkeys

But I don't know anyone here

Why? You don't know us?

I do...

Ok, meet them on Sunday

Over a game of chess, only!

Don't get brainwashed

Nah.

You're too smart for them

Why don't you join the game?

No. Go ahead enjoy yourself

He is a bright kid

No matter which country's history

you are reading..

..There's one thing you should understand clearly.

It is not only about wars, conquests and battlefields.

It's much more than that

Dr. Saxena always says..

...That it's difficult to swim against the tide

But if you manage to do it...

You may find a shore that nobody has ever seen

Make the most of this time, my friend

Study hard

You won't even realize how time will fly

J ust study

I maybe leaving this jail,

but I'm still with you

I'll see you again

Thank you

It is obvious that principles of natural justice have been..

Violated in the State vls Shahid Azmi case.

Shahid is hereby honorably acquitted..

And the court apologizes to Shahid and his family..

For the inconvenience caused.

It takes time, but it works

Stop here.

This is home now. How is it?

We are on the first floor

Mother, the door bell

Answer it

Khalid.

He is all grown up now.

Mother, the milkman is here

Coming

Chandu, can't make yoghurt from the milk these days

How are you?

I'm okay.

Where do you roam around all day?

Where do you go?

Looking for jobs.

Job? He wants to do a job

Brother, I want to study law

I've filled the form.

Why are you getting involved with the law again?

This is what I want to do

If you want to study, then study

You can't study and work simultaneously

Do one thing at a time

Mother, I will manage

Mother, my first salary.

You keep it son.

You will need it.

I have enough.- No mother, keep it.

Do well, my son.

Bless you.

What's for dinner?

What do you want?

Will you make Biryani?

Okay.

Is Arif home?

Yes.

I've got a job

With lawyer Maqbool Menon

Good

I would have to leave the job that I'm doing..

$0?

..But they will pay less.

How much?

Rupees 1200 only

How will we manage?

No worries, I have a plan

I have a meeting with Mr. Menon

What time?

4 pm.

Please take a seat

Mr. Galaadari, how long have you been working here?

7-8 years?

The judge will throw this file on your face.

And all of you handle civil cases, right?

Just like civil cases"

..that rot for years in old dusty cupboards"

..your brains too have begun to rot.

Look at this pencil

Blunt and small like all of you

Nobody ever bothers to sharpen it!

Your English is pathetic

How can you be practicing in High Court?

You guys deserve to be in the Lower Courts

Get out of here!

Get out of here!

Where can I meet Gaffar?

I have come from Menon's office

Where is Menon?

He's busy

Who are you?

I'm Shahid

$0?

He can't come. He has sent me instead

Do you know who you are talking to?

Yes, I know

You have stolen 20 cars from Bombay.

While stealing your last car, you also assaulted the owner.

He has lost an eye

Now whatever you have to say, tell me

Can we sit and talk?

I will speak to Menon, you go

Abdul, remember his face.

Maryam? - Yes

I'm Shahid, from Menon's office

Tell me

You have a hearing next week

So you are here for the fees?

No...

Sir asked me to...

I have seen enough lawyers

More than you can imagine

I could not arrange the fees

I can part with a percentage after selling my property

Sir wanted the money before the hearing

Please leave then

I said, leave..

I can talk to him if you want...if you need..

Cases

Gaffar?

I met him, he's lying

I know

First he needs to trust you...

..then you will begin to trust him

It takes time

I know sir, but...

Police is right. he is guilty

I know

Then why are we defending him?

Because he is a client

It's an open and shut case. If we know he is guilty, then..

You want me to teach you law again?

What do we do first?

We collect the facts..

We collect the facts..

..Then we manipulate and present it the way we want

The more you waste your time on these books..

Son, you will lose all cases that you fight

And witnesses?

Witnesses are all hostile now

All in the palm of my hand

What is this?

Sir, please appoint someone else for this case.

You came to my office begging for work

"I want to fight criminal cases!"

"I want to fight criminal cases!"

Nobody cherry picks cases in my office

Get out

What's happening at your end?

The world chases only money

I did not become a lawyer for money

I'm thinking of starting my own practice

There is a little cost involved, but not that much

I already have two loans to repay

Okay, I'll apply for another loan

Don't worry, start your practice.

When do you want to start?

I'll get the license tomorrow

Oh! So you applied already?

Hello, Maryam!

Maryam! This is Shahid, remember? from Menon's office

Oh no, not for that

I have started my own practice

Have you hired another lawyer?

How do we manage the house expenses?

Please don't cry

Shahid?

I'm Maryam

Please wait

Don't worry, case is in your favor

Please come

Sorry to keep you waiting

Tea or water?

Nothing, thank you

lnder!

Go get some water

And get some tea as well

Property dispute case, right?

Yes

Please tell me a little about your case

My step mother has challenged my father's will in the court

My father had left me a house in Mumbai

She is now claiming it

Your step mother?

Is this the file?

I don't have anything else apart from this house

Don't worry

This is your house and it will remain yours

And your fees?

It's ok. Not that important

You must tell me

Whatever you feel is right

There is a thing in our lawyer's code of ethics

What?

First we win the property from your enemies..

..And then keep it for ourselves

Then you will have to hire another lawyer to reclaim the property from us.

I've never heard of this before.. - It was a joke

Yes, mother.

I'm in office.

Yes, I am coming.

Greetings.

He is Zaheer's child.

He hasn't seen his father yet.

What's his name?

Asgar.

Asgar.

Asgar.

You're going to meet your father soon.

Partition has caused loss to many.

Especially Muslims.

We're suffering in India

..Pakistan and in Bangladesh too.

Yes, we all are suffering due to mistakes done by few.

What to do?

Well, remember I told you about Zaheer.

The one who was accused of Ghatkopar blasts? - Yes.

He's a software engineer.

He's completely innocent.

Did you meet his family?

Yes, I've done all the research from my side.

He's completely innocent.

I'm sure that we will win this case.

God willing.

Your fees?

Don't worry about that.

Only for official needs.

Yes, that we will give.

I was asking because..

..Our finances come through donations.

During the month of Ramzan..

..We visit people's homes.

And the donation given to us by them are then used..

..To run the 'Jamaat', so I hope you understand.

No, don't you worry about the fees.

Zaheer, tell me everything you know

Don't try to lie or hide anything from me

If I find out later that you did...

I will drop your case

Tell me everything.

I have done nothing wrong

I just made a small mistake

I gave my laptop.. - I know that

It's been over 18 months

I'm beaten up everyday

Everyday I'm treated like a fleabag

No value for human rights here

You visited my house..

Do you think I am a terrorist?

Zaheer This laptop...

Whose laptop is this?

Tell us whose laptop it is..

Who is the owner?

It's mine

Your laptop?

Who did you give it to?

Reply quickly!

To my friend

So you didn't know what your friend was using the laptop for?

No, I didn't know

You gave him your laptop..

But you didn't know what he was doing with it?

Prosecution is trying to lead my client..

..When he has said that he does not know

How can he not know? He said That he gave it to his friend

Your honor, the laptop was being used to send letters..

..For a banned organization

This is all unsubstantiated

The laptop was with his friend when they found the videos.

This does not have to be proved

Why not?

What was inside the laptop..

..Patronizing Jihad, Gujarat riot videos, inciting messages

It was not my client's, But of his friend who used it

It was his friend who used.. - If the prosecution.

..The laptop for all this - ..is saying the same thing

..then what is the case about?

Please, you are a senior

Do you want to ask something else?

No.

Zaheer you gave the laptop to your friend?

You gave the laptop to your friend, Enamul?

Yes.

Why?

His computer had crashed and he needed it

You have a computer repair shop too

Why did you not repair it instead of giving your laptop?

He needed a computer urgently

If he needed a computer he could have gone to a cyber cafe

Laptop is not a cycle that can be given to anyone who asks for it.

They are childhood friends

They are childhood friends - How long have you known each other?

Since we were about 5 years old

Since they were 5 years old...

How can he not know? They have known each other since they were 5!

If a childhood friend asks for your camera..

..Pen or mobile won't you give it to him?

I will, but I will know what he might do with it

Mr. More, you are a senior lawyer, please sit down

Your honour, you have been asking me to stay quiet..

..Just because I'm a senior

A childhood friend comes to my house..

..And asks if he can stay in my house for two three days

Will I not let him stay in my house?

If he keeps a bomb in my house how will I know?

If the bomb is found in your house..

..Then evidence is against both of you

For a minor error of judgment my client has been languishing in jail

You were just leading the friendship issue.

Don't you know your childhood friend inside out?

Wheres the need to get angry?

You are not making any sense..

Tell me one thing, wouldn't you know your friend?

Especially if you had known him since you were 5?

I understand.. I have childhood friends too..

Show me what's in it? - Nothing.

I can see a sandwich, give me some.

Police is investigating. It takes time

For the last 1.5 years they have been investigating

Please finish your investigation soon

My client is ready to give an undertaking..

..That he will not leave the city

What good's an undertaking?

Witnesses can turn hostile

He can kill someone or get killed.

Don't worry the verdict will be in our favour

I don't understand the verbiage you use inside the court room

I don't know if it's in our favor or not

A lot of people don't understand it

The judgment should be out soon

It will be in our favor

In a month?

Maximum of three months

ok

Are you in a hurry?

Just wanted to sell the property and go back to Delhi

Why? - I want to start a school there and teach children

You can open a school here..

.. There are kids here too who want to study

They also need good teachers

You want me to stay here?

It's not like that?

Are you married?

Because I'm your lawyer and I should know everything about you

ls the judge going to ask this question?

No, I'm asking

I'm not married

It's ok, don't answer

But are you married?

You ask too many questions

That's my profession

Hello

Nlaryam?

Who is this Maryam? This is Ramanathan.

So, you started your practice without telling me

It's not even started

By the way, who is this Maryam?

Just a client

Tell me.

Client.

Hello.

Hello.

Yes, speaking

Drop Zaheer's case immediately.

Who's this?

Your father!

Drop the case, you motherfucker.

..Or you will be sorry that you were born.

Where are you calling from?

Doesn't matter where.

Next time I won't call you.

I'll kill you.

A gangster threatened me.

What?

Over the phone

Why?

Don't know, they were saying..

..That you have to step back from Maryam's case

My case? - Do you have any relatives like that?

I don't know anybody like that

No

But somebody did threaten me

They want me to back out from another case

What do I do?

What does your family say?

I haven't told them

Why?

Please tell me what to do?

I think you should not back down

Why?

I knew you were going to say that

Really? How?

Because, I think the same

New evidence submitted in the court..

..Has the confession statements from Altaf Ahmed & lmran Qureshi.

The police charge sheet states that Zaheer..

..Was involved with them in the conspiracy.

Their statements clearly states that..

..They just knew Zaheer and he was not a part of the plan.

We are waiting for the external affairs ministry..

..Until they confirm that the mobile number is not Zaheer's..

..We can't corroborate the other evidence in court..

How much time will it take?

Ministry of external affairs, time frame is difficult to ascertain

Noted

This is between ministries this might take a lot of time

He is a father who hasn't seen his child since its birth

They don't have any proof against my client.

They are deliberately delaying the verdict, while my client suffers.

What we are doing is completely legitimate, how can you say that?

We are following the procedure.

I am not saying that they are not within their rights..

..When you arrest someone under the act, at least have a timeframe..

..You can't keep an innocent behind bars for 10 years like this.

Police is well within it's right..

After 15 years even if you free someone, what's the point?

Sir, delaying justice is denying justice

Hello, brother Aslam

I have an important favour to ask

You have a link in the UAE external affairs ministry, right?

I have to get a fax to the Indian Ministry

Please get this done

Somebody will bless you for the rest of his life

Bail denied for the 9th time

When they have nothing all they can do is delay things

How much time do you think?

A month, maybe more. I don't know

You can see that I am trying

You heard the judge telling prosecution that day

"You are on slippery ground"

Our case is strong Zaheer

All they talk about is the Gujarat riots video

What about history channel videos, educational videos?

It's their case and they will show what they want, the way they want.

What did I say earlier?

What did I say earlier?

It takes time but...

It will happen.

This is from the external affairs ministry..

..And it's been confirmed by Dubai Ministry.

And it states that, the mobile number's..

..Registered user which the prosecution keeps talking about..

.. As vital evidence belonged to Khwaja Yunus and not my client.

I am not aware of this

This is primary evidence. Prosecution has been waiting for this

We haven't had time to review it.

You were saying that the mobile number had come from Dubai.

Here is your confirmation

Does not matter whether it comes from Dubai,Kuwait or Iraq

It has just arrived and we need time.

Prosecutor, if you have to directly say anything please do..

..Or I am moving ahead

The Dubai ministry has confirmed that the number is not my client's.

It can be any ministry, how does it matter?

Prosecution, every case has its own facets

It is relevant under the Indian Evidence Act 1872..

And I will admit this evidence

How long will they keep saying bail denied.

Someday they will have to say 'not guilty'.

Have you tried the 'Biryani' here?

No

It's very good

Really? then I will have to try it

Do you want to try it? - Now?

Not now - We can go for dinner today, tomorrow, whenever you want

Tomorrow?

Tomorrow? - Yes

Not today?

No, I'm busy today

I know you are very busy

Now that I've won the case because of you

I've got a lot to do!

Without you I would've been visiting one lawyer's office to another.

Oh! One minute

It's just a small token.

I will pay you the rest after selling my property.

I can't take this, please take it back

But this is for you I will take it when I need it

This is just a part payment

That's why I am not taking it!

I will take it when I need it

OK

I'll call you back in a bit.

Maryam, I want to marry you

What?

I want to marry you

I know it's not the right place to propose but...

You do know that I am a divorcee

And that I have a child

Maryam, I want to marry you

What happened?

Your fees..

Kid, look after my bag.

What happened?

Why is everyone awake?

We were waiting for you

If I would have known I would have informed you

Who is that girl?

Which girl?

You don't know?

Brother, we know everything

Who is she?

There is no one

The same girl with you on the beach

Khalid told us.

Speak up. Who is she?

Maryam

Your success has gone to your head

Why do you go to her house?

Let me ask, who is she?

WhY do you go?

S3}!-

She is my wife

I told you that he is having a scene!

Stop talking like a ruffian

Why are we hearing this from others?

Why didn't you tell us?

Do we mean nothing to you?

I was about to tell you

But then I was scared..

..Then she wanted to leave so...

It's ok mother, a bride will only help you

She is a nice girl

Are you happy?

If you keep glaring at me what can I say?

Are you happy?

Yes.

I want to meet her

Maryam

Maryam

So early? All ok? No work?

I won't care even if I have to die, if I am allowed to be your love slave

Get ready, quick.

Wear this. - Mother wants to meet you.

You told her?

Yes

Now go quickly get dressed

What's this?

What?

Burqa?

Yes

You want me to wear it?

Have you ever seen me wearing a burqa?

Just for today

Did you ask me? - Just for today please

Am I not looking good?

You look beautiful

Did you tell them about Sameer?

I will

I just told them about you

After some time I'll tell them about Sameer.

Give me some time.

But right now we don't have time. Stop arguing with me

I am going to make you wear this

Tariq, Arif and the informer - Khalid

He smokes a lot

I quit a long time back

Weren't you smoking the other day?

Tariq, wasn't he with Rahul that day?

No, that wasn't me - Mother

Mother, this is Maryam

Greetings.

How are you?

I am good

Please sit

I have asked Khalid to look for a bigger house

Not necessary

He will stay with me

I was also thinking about this...

It's up to you, son

I did not decide your marriage

How can I decide where you will live?

I'll get some tea

Arif, I have to get somewhere

It's ready - We will get late

If you have to leave then go ahead

Ok, mother, I'll leave.

I'll drop her on the way

OK

Why did you have to say it today?

You were meeting her for the first time

I don't want any compromise with my son

What kind of compromise?

He won't get a decent upbringing in that home..

..Neither will he be able to concentrate on his studies.

Look at me! Even I cannot live like this.

Even we grew up and studied in that home.

We will take another house

But in the same colony

Will that do?

Maryam.

Let's go out for dinner today?

Yes, of course. Let's celebrate.

Let's do something

Will you come along?

I'll just finish my tea and come.

I have just filed a petition for it

We must get this lake cleaned up

This has to be done.

What happened?

Are you angry with me?

What happened?

What do I say?

Your life is settled now that you are married

And as usual I'll look after the family

Shahid, I'm really tired

You asked me to think about my life, didn't you?

When should I think about myself?

It's not like that.

Then how is it? How?

Don't worry, it's not a problem..

And if you have any problems, come to me

I will help you.

Your honor, prosecution maintains that Zaheer Shaikh...

..should remain behind bars

Defense wants us to see his face, the face of his new born

Yes, we should

But let's not forget the faces of the blast victims..

..And their family members too..

This case is going on under the State Terrorism Act..

..He is a prime suspect and this is not a small matter

..this man should remain behind bars.

We should give our agencies more time for investigation

Zaheer Shaikh can be a very dangerous man.

Zaheer has been in jail for the last 2.5 years

His bail plea has been rejected over 10 times

The police have been unable..

..To get any substantial evidence against him in this period.

Prosecution always mentions about ongoing investigations"

..without proving anything Zaheer has been labeled a terrorist.

Not only by them, but the world too..

..Without any concrete proof

He is Zaheer's father.

He lost his job of 30 years in a minute

Why?

Because, police arrested his son for being a suspected terrorist

ls prosecution of the opinion that Islam and liberalism can't be one?

Or is Zaheer punished because his name is Zaheer?

Not Matthew, Donald, Suresh or More.

Is he still in jail just because of his name?

If the investigation drags along for 10 years..

..Will Zaheer languish like this for 10 years?

After 10 years even if he is acquitted what will he do?

Who will give him a job?

He will be known as a terrorist for the rest of his life.

Prosecution says he is a dangerous man.

Why is he dangerous?

What has he done?

Because he made a wrong choice in giving his laptop to a friend?

Many innocents have lost their lives in the blasts...

I sympathize with them completely

But then you can't penalize an innocent man for that.

I request the court to deliver its verdict today

Prosecution has no valid reason to detain Zaheer any more

For the last 2.5 years Zaheer has been in jail because of this act

The court admits that the common man at times..

..Faces great hardship because of it

This act is very important"

..for the safety of this country

Prosecution has not provided the court with any concrete evidence..

..Which proves that Zaheer Shaikh is guilty

Therefore, this court in State Vs. Zaheer Shaikh..

..Gives Zaheer Sheikh an honorable discharge, not guilty

Journalists will be outside just give simple answers

How do you feel?

I'm still dazed

Despite being innocent you were in jail for so many months.

Your thoughts?

No.

Do you want the state to apologize to you?

Apology sounds good. But here it won't work

Why?

When you haven't seen your only child since he was born

What is the point of an apology?

Mr. Shahid, your comments?

Terrorism is a reality that the whole world is facing right now

I am dead against it.

But then you can't put an innocent man behind bars..

..Just because he has no means to defend himself

I am not saying that, all those arrested by the police are innocent

What about those...

..who lose precious years of their lives imprisoned for no reason.

I am against that.

Are you going to file a defamatory case?

Where were all of you till today?

I don't want to do anything - No more questions please...thanks

He wanted to thank you.

Come inside. Please come inside.

Have some tea.

I already did

Have some more.

(Voice on News Channels) The blast took place..

At the most important landmark of Mumbai..

..Gateway of India

Sajid Sheik from Mumbai, Meera Rd.

The POTA court will soon give it's verdict..

..For the accused arrested under this act.

After the blasts at Gateway of India and Zhaveri Bazaar..

..There've been other terrorist attacks in Mumbai.

For example, the bomb blasts in local train on 11th July, 2006.

And..

(Voice on News Channels) The Verdict will soon be announced before August.

Is Sameer asleep?

So sorry, got held up

(Voice on News Channels) 26/11 Attacks on Mumbai Landmarks"

Mumbai will not be the same city it used to be.

There are more than 100 deaths reported.

That female American officer

She felt me up all night

While my hands were tied

She showed me pornography

And then..

..Touched her menstrual blood...

My God will never forgive me

They won't let me out of here

They won't let me out of here

Do you think you're Gandhi?

Jihaadi's Gandhi.

Who is this?

You fight for Jihaadis, asshole.

Obviously, only a terrorist can empathize with another.

Bloody traitor.

You're very patriotic?

You want to kill me?

You'll die on the streets like a dog, motherfucker.

Go ahead kill me.

I won't become a traitor because you say so

I know what you did in Kashmir.

I know it all. I know what you did in jail too.

People should know too.

Do what you have to and so will I.

You can threaten me as much as you like

You will die like a dog, motherfucker.

Kill me

Police has found some kind of a map..

..From the terrorist's dead body.

And they started hunting for the accused in different jails..

..And caught Faheem Khan.

His only fault was when he was arrested..

..He also had a map.

Why will Zaheer make a map for the terrorist?

Why will he make such a mistake?

Especially when he is in jail?

They should at least think before arresting someone.

It's an open and shut case.

It looks a little precarious.

You're confident and sure of it?

Of course I am. Otherwise I wouldn't have asked you.

If we don't defend him they will hang an innocent man.

And what about the phone calls you were getting...

..did you find out who's behind them?

No, I don't know. - Didn't the police help?

No, I've stopped thinking about it.

I'm really concerned about your well being.

Take care of yourself.

I'm fine. I'll be okay.

Faheem Khan is accused of providing maps to terrorists...

..for the target locations of the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai

That attack had a devastating impact on all of us

Not just public places, the common man feels unsafe at home too

Our laws deem death penalty as the most severe punishment

But my request to the court today is that..

..Faheem and his ilk are awarded a penalty..

..That is even more severe than death..

..So that nobody ever dares to commit such a heinous crime again.

These terror attacks have claimed many innocent lives

Many people have lost their near and dear ones

This is very tragic

All of us watched these disturbing images on TV for over 3 days

These images will remain forever etched in our conscience

The total death toll in this attack is 164

164 innocent people lost their lives

And if what the prosecution wants..

..Without any corroborative evidence

If that happens...

Then this toll will rise to 165..

..And the 165th innocent man will be Faheem Khan.

Why does it always happen that anything of this magnitude..

..Attracts imprisonment for an ordinary man.

And the case lingers on..

..While the real culprits might be celebrating somewhere far away..

..Drinking in AC rooms and planning future attacks

Why can't the Police ever reach them?

Why do they almost always never end up standing here?

Why do we always see a helpless man standing here

One who does not have the ability to fight back

Prosecution does not have any evidence to prove that Faheem is guilty

But we have strong reasons to believe..

..That forget death penalty or anything more severe

He should not be here at all

Please tell the court your name

Swapnil Mazgaonkar

What do you do?

I run a computer institute in Jogeshwari

In Jogeshwari? - Yes.

Do you know this man?

Yes, he studied at my institute

What name do you know him by?

Sahil Pavaskar

When does a person need to change his identity?

When he is depressed or is running from his past - I object.

But in this case..

She is raking up his past.

This case is about 26!11. Not about my client's past

Sir every case is about someone's past.

Sir, defense is just trying to obstruct me.

This point is baseless.

In 2007 Faheem Khan came to Mumbai..

..To survey terrorist target locations

He first made a fake passport

Took admission in a computer institute..

And then rented an apartment in Lamington road

My client has been living in the apartment for the last two years

If someone moves to Mumbai he will have to live somewhere

Your honour, all the rental documents"

..have been submitted to the court.

Prosecution was living on rent till 2 years ago. Is she also a terrorist?

Where I live is not the point!

What is your name?

Swapnil Mazgaonkar

And your institute is in Jogeshwari?

Yes

How many students in your institute?

175.

175? Exact?

Exact

So you must know all students well?

Yes - You must know them by their names

Yes - Excellent

Can you tell me the name of the boy in the blue shirt?

What is the point of this silly game?

As someone who studied in his institute

If he can recognize my client

Why can't he recognize other faces?

Tell me, what's his name?

Go on tell me if you know - This way, it's difficult

You know his name? Yes or no?

Just simply say 'no' if you don't know

Sir, he's forcing him..

Yes or no? No.

What is the minimum qualification for your institute?

12th grade pass

You collect the marksheet for students?

Yes. - They must be in your records?

Yes - So, what did you say his name was again?

Sahil Pavaskar

Then you should.. You should have it in your records, right?

Say it. Aloud

I do - You do?

I do

Do you have written exams in your institute?

Your students must use paper for the exams

What's this got to do with the use of paper?

The court's time is being wasted

All institutions use paper for examinations

Maybe the prosecution isn't aware that technology isn't aware

Examinations can be conducted on the internet too.

Our country still uses paper extensively.

The prosecution's entire case is dependent on handwriting.

I suggest we have the handwriting analyzed by forensic experts.

Because their entire case is dependent on handwriting.

Mr. Mazgaonkar - Yes, sir?

Do you have the important documents the defense needs?

Yes.

Deposit them in court

Were there any phone calls? - No.

Come, Mitali - My name is Parangama

Yes

Yes

Why do you only fight cases for terrorists?

This is your question?

Isn't it true then?

No. Absolutely not

Then what is the truth?

Mitali, do you really believe that the police...

Sir, my name is Parangama

Yes, Parangama

Do you honestly believe that the police are always right?

In that case we wouldn't need the judicial system?

The police would arrest you and that's that.

I don't expect you to know the truth,

but at least the pursuit has to be for the truth

..or are you also like the others,

who do not care for the common man.

But you are not a common man.

Why do you say that? I even fight cases for the common man

The ones who can't afford lawyer's fees

Those who don't have the means to afford a fair trial.

I fight for them

Not the terrorists

Does that mean you do it to stay in the limelight?

This is your second question?

This is actually my 4th question

Please have some tea

Sorry. This interview is over

Actually, these questions were written by my senior

Then tell your senior to try and find the truth

Tell her to go beyond the questions and try to find some answers too

Why did you decide to become a lawyer?

How are you my child?

I'm good.

Are you fine?

How is your mother?

She's good

She got second rank in her class.

Tell your father

I stood 2nd

Well done my child

Don't trouble your mother. Ok?

Be good okay.

Your father will be with you soon

Your father will be with you soon

Do you know Nooruddin?

Yes

They are calling him as a witness

We never got along in Dubai

Mr. Nooruddin, how long have you known him?

He was with me in Dubai

What did you do in Dubai?

I was a driver. He was a mechanic

Did you ever feel that he was connected with terrorists?

He met strange people, that I know

They would talk for hours

What does he mean by strange?

I am not being allowed to question the witness

I want the witness to define "strange"

He is obstructing my questioning

Strange means that they were hard to understand

Their facial expressions were weird

Did you know them?

No. I did not even understand the language

But they used to talk strange and in Arabic

I only understood Hindi

When did you see him last?

In Nepal

Why had you gone there?

I had gone on a vacation with my wife and children

Where did you see him first?

I was near my hotel and he passed me by

He looked at me and ignored me as if I was a stranger

He ignored you in Nepal, why?

I don't know, ask him. Please tell her why you ignored me

What happened after that?

After three four days he came to my hotel in panic

I ordered food. His phone rang

His phone kept ringing incessantly

He was carrying papers..

..Which slipped out of his hand and fell on the floor

Did you see those papers? - Yes, I did

What was in them?

Green, blue, white papers maps. A lot of stuff - Maps, too?

Yes - Like this?

Yes

Police claims, that you did see him handing over maps to terrorists

Yes, I had seen him. He used to move around with a bundle of maps

Where did you see him?

In Nepal

These are the same maps used by terrorists"

..to orchestrate the biggest terror attack in Mumbai.

The map looked like this?

A little bigger

A little bigger?

Like this?

Yes

These maps are available on Google

Why would any organization rely on a handmade map..

..When a more accurate map is available on internet?

We don't know if a terrorist organization can stage an attack..

..Of such a magnitude with maps provided on internet or not..

..But it looks like Mr. Shahid is an authority on this.

You have spent a lot of time with terrorist organizations, haven't you?

I can sue her for this but I won't.

What are you implying?

Am I on trial?

Even in Jail you had links with the terrorists inside..

Because this case is about Faheem Khan. Not me!

You have spent a lot of time in jail

You also had links with the terrorists inside

So, are you inferring that you have to be a terrorist if you are in jail?

I didn't say that - This way even King Shivaji..

..And Bhagat Singh can be labeled terrorists

So, now you are comparing yourself..

..With King Shivaji and Bhagat Singh

No, I'm not comparing..

Prosecution, please sit down

Mr. Nooruddin, did you go to Nepal on your own expense?

No, my friend Balwant Thakur paid for the trip

So, your friend Balwant Thakur paid for the trip - Yes

How did you go to Nepal? Flight? Train? How?

We took a taxi to the station, then a train.

And from the station on a taxi to the hotel

What was the name of the train?

I don't know, I travel to so many places that I don't remember

He does not know the name of the train.

No problem. Which month did you go there?

February, 14th February - When did you return?

No problem, if you don't remember

What is the currency of Nepal? Surely you shopped there?

My wife handles money

You did not spend any money?

Where did you stay? - Hotel

How was it? - Good

Food was good? Did you get good service?

What was the name of the hotel?

The name of the hotel. Nepal's currency. Name of train.

What is the point of asking all this?

Public prosecutor, please take a seat

Nooruddin does not know which train he travelled in..

..When he returned, what is the currency of Nepal..

..Or which hotel he stayed in.

But he definitely knows that..

..The papers he saw on the hotel floor was a map..

..And that map was for targets in Mumbai

You should pay heed to your friends, Shahid

You can't just take off in the court?

What happened?

You don't care right?

Let me call your wife there is no other way you will listen

Please don't

Why shouldn't I when you say you don't care?

Are you crazy? she is already upset

Come here you son of a bitch..

You dare speak ill about our leaders?

Keep your hands off me

Keep my hands off? You dare to speak about King Shivaji?

Are you alright?

I'm coming.

Yes?

Who is it? - Where is that Shahid?

He does not live here

I told you he does not live here any more

Where does he stay?

I don't know. Don't have his address

Who are you?

I will tell him myself

Let me make a call

No calls...

I will call him myself

Go and do your work

Go on and do your work

Shahid does not live here any more

Then where does he live? - Why are you going inside?

Please tell me your name. I will tell him - By when will he come?

I don't know sometimes he comes, sometimes he doesn't.

Please tell me your name and I will tell him

Where is he staying novfl

I don't have the address

OK

I will come back

Let's go

They are asking me to back off from the case

Someone came to the house yesterday, looking for me.

No, I won't get Police protection. I know for sure

ls the food ready?

Who came to your mother's house?

N obody

Why are you scared then?

I'm not scared

Do you think I'm a fool?

Who does not understand anything?

You look rattled

You are not even going to the office

What has happened?

Will you say something?

Threat calls again

You received calls the day before too. Right?

Did you call the police?

I've asked Ram to draft a letter

But I know it will result in nothing

Don't worry though. Let's eat

I want you to drop the case

Drop this case

I can't! You know that

And why should I?

I don't know how or why

What should I decide?

I am telling you for the last time you have to drop this case

I am not going to drop out. That's it

Now we are not going to talk about it

You'll get us killed Shahid.

Are you mad?

One second

Do you think I'm not concerned about you

Will I get you killed? What kind of bullshit is this?

This is our life. Not some joke

I'm not used to living like this and I won't

I don't have any patience left for this

What about the people that I am fighting for?

Where will they go?

To police? Or where?

They depend on me

Yes, they have nobody..

..And we have the whole world at our feet?

Your family means nothing to you

Sameer and I have no place in your life?

You've lost your mind

You are overreacti ng

Listen to me...

Listen to me...

You said..

You said that I should not back down

Didn't you say that?

In the restaurant many years ago do you remember you said that?

I did - And now?

We were not married then

Don't try to play God

First you decide what do I do?

Maryam,

I'm sorry.

Let's eat

He's been sick for a week Do you know?

Did you take him to the doctor?

Why didn't you?

Why did you not take him to the doctor?

Let's go to the doctor

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

Have you gone completely mad?

Put everything back inside

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

I will sort everything out. I promise

What will you sort out?

You can sort out nothing

I love you

I did not give him medicines, did not take him to the doctor

What were you doing?

I did not know. I am sorry

Don't touch me

Prosecution has provided the court with two important pieces of evidence

These are the trousers of the slain terrorist

Prosecution! Good morning

Can you tell the color of these trousers?

Can you tell?

No?

The original color of the trouser is dark green

It's completely soaked in blood

This map which according to the prosecution

..Faheem Khan had given to the terrorists

The map remained in the trousers for three days..

..Then how can this be without any blood stains?

It's very simple

This map has been planted

Prosecution's case lacks any logic

Who is the reporter?

Which page?

One second.

Yes, got it.

I'll call you after reading it.

An article is published in the newspaper, on me.

I mean, I was never a terrorist or a radical.

Why do they write all this bullshit about me?

Why can't they leave me alone?

They will force you like this, to live in your past.

You have to start off with a new beginning every day.

Move ahead and just live for a bright future.

You sound so sensible when you are far away.

I was quite sensible, even before.

You hate me, right?

I don't want to live a complicated life, Shahid.

I'm coming to bring you back soon.

No.

All I'm saying is that you need to come at 8 and eat..

..And then get enough rest

Hello

Ask them to come in the morning

Ok! I'll be there. Wait

I'll be back in two minutes - First eat

Get the bread ready. I will be back by then

Come in

What was so urgent?

Inder, get some water

You could have come in the morning?

Shahid?

Shahid!

By showing me injustice, God taught me about justice

By inflicting pain & suffering, He gave me the courage to fight

He taught me to help the helpless

A criminal knows no religion

Eventually both the killer and his victim are human

My summation is the same as my friend..

..Late Advocate Shahid Azmi

Prosecution has provided no credible evidence so far..

..Which can prove beyond doubt that Faheem Khan is guilty

..most of the evidence presented..

..Reiterates Faheem Khan's innocence

When police arrests a common man in a terrorism case

Whether he is guilty or not.

The world already makes It's own judgment"

..for the rest of his life he is maligned...

Once again our Judiciary has been burdened with the responsibility.

..To correct a grave mistake committed by police and society..

..And to save an innocent man from getting wrongly persecuted

Justice is also due to the man..

..Who always defended the defenseless..

..And lost his life, fighting for the cause.