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Mr. Sengupta has shown great disrespect

towards the judiciary in public.

Will Dad really come home?

The court has no reason to deny his bail.

The prosecution has a new twist. It's a rumour.

You are a good lawyer.

I initially had doubts, but you came through.

Do you remember calling Juhi a killer

after the verdict of the case?

My show is not a court, madam. It's news.

Look at this wife, who is going to spend

the night at a deserted hotel

in Mumbai with her ex-boyfriend, who is now her current boss

-What the fuck is this? -Are you asking me this question?

Do you think Mrs. Sengupta is using this case

as a way to seek revenge for her personal problems?

You are a very good person. Please don't change.

Mr. Daksh Rathod has exploited someone's personal life

in the media and sensationalised a lie.

I want my work to speak for itself.

I can't represent you, Rajiv.

-You sold yourself out? -I got scared.

We need a lawyer.

My family is currently going through a difficult situation.

And this case is very important to us.

I feel at home here.

And I know that we don't have a better defence than this.

Noyonika is one of us.

So, rest assured, this case

is going to be our firm's top priority now.

Thank you.

I really appreciate it.

Well, Noyonika, you do realise

that according to the Bar Council rules, you can't defend Rajiv.

-I know that. -But needless to say,

we'll need your help to understand this case.

So do I.

Whatever you need.

Good then.

I'm going to put a support team ready to assemble

the case files, evidence...

So, in my opinion, there are three key witnesses.

Number one, Tina, who is an escort. Bribery charges.

Number two, Accountant Rupesh, who "allegedly"

transferred Joshi's cash payment to you.

And number three, Sana, who also allegedly handled the same cash.

That's correct.

The more information you can provide about them

the stronger our case will become.

We'll do our best.

The first hearing is in two days.

So naturally, our first step should be to buy some time.

Malini, correct me if I'm wrong.

Judge Kalsekar should be sympathetic to our cause

because he knows that the lawyers have changed.

But this is an opportunity for the prosecution

to argue against delays.

I will prepare a consolidated file for you. I'll see you.

I'll get started. See you.

So, where should we start?

Rajiv, before we start, I'd like to say something.

Daksh spoke a lot of nonsense about Noyonika and me

during the case, yet you trusted me.

And for that, I'd like to say thank you.

I...

trust Noyonika completely.

Hi.

Where are you going?

The firm is representing Rajiv

and having a witness here is not appropriate.

That's why I'm going on a few days' leave.

More than anyone else, you need to protect yourself.

From you?

From Dheeraj.

He has started convincing the other lawyers.

At this speed, the permanent position will be his for sure.

I'm used to being betrayed, but I still don't give up.

Good morning, Your Lordship.

Advocate Vishal Chaubey for the defence.

I have just taken over as council, so I request the court

to grant some time for preparation.

This matter is not just about him, but also about the dignity

of the court, and that's why we do not want any delays.

Hearing adjourned for a week, not a day more. The court is dismissed.

We need to do something about Tina.

She is a problem.

-The focus should be on him. -We need to corner her.

I know someone who can help. Trust me.

The positions are going to be finalised this week.

So, please give my recommendation.

You've always been an inspiration to me.

The case you handled for Singhal is like a textbook example.

We have all studied that.

It would be great if we can work together sometime.

Let me open it.

There you go.

Ms. Tina, what were your dealings with Mr. Rajiv Sengupta?

Rajiv likes free gifts, just like the way he got me.

And how long did this go on for?

It started when he was just a lawyer.

But we last met a few weeks before his arrest.

And did he know why you were meeting him?

He knew that I was his payment from Mr. Joshi.

-Your witness. -Thank you.

According to your statement, Mr. Sengupta knew

that someone else was paying your fees.

-Correct. -I'm just a little confused.

Why did he personally make payments to you?

Your Lordship, we would like to submit

this account statement

of one Ms. Latika Kalra.

This is your real name, right?

The account was closed just a few days ago

and all transactions have been verified.

Continuous deposits of Rs. 20,000.

In that file, Your Lordship, you will also find

Mr. Sengupta's bank statements, which show corresponding withdrawals

of Rs. 20,000 or slightly higher amounts.

Approximately on the same dates or nearby dates.

So, tell me, Tina... I'm sorry, Ms. Kalra.

Did our client make any payment to you for your services or not?

-Mr. Joshi also paid me. -I'm sure he must have.

But this matter is between Mr. Joshi and you, right?

If our client made a payment to you for your services,

then this wouldn't be considered a bribe for him, right?

You cannot prove anything by making such statements in court.

You can only prove it in court.

No more questions, Your Lordship.

Vishal argued very well today.

I wish I could have argued.

Good. One day at a time. It'll happen.

Guys, we got lucky with Tina.

But tomorrow their main witness, Rupesh, is going to testify.

No transaction in his ledger is directly connected to me.

And a self-written ledger will not be accepted as evidence in court.

He has managed accounts all this life.

Do you think he mustn't have calculated the impact

this case will have on his life?

Don't worry. The truth will prevail.

At least don't say all this when there's no one around.

If truth prevails, you will lose.

So let's hope tomorrow that the truth does not prevail.

Let me take that.

You know, I closed Khanna's case today.

It was a bit complicated, but I handled it.

Rajiv likes free gifts, just like the way he got me.

It started when he was just a lawyer.

But we last met a few weeks before his arrest.

More than anyone else, you need to protect yourself.

Dheeraj has started convincing the other lawyers.

At this speed, the permanent position will be his for sure.

Yeah, tonight for sure.

Noyonika, how is the case going?

I'm not here to talk about the case.

Sit.

Six months have almost come to an end.

I know.

And you also know that we really like you, Vishal and I both.

But at this moment,

the firm needs funds, not friends.

I have handled several high-profile cases and won some as well.

I know.

But unfortunately, what is really important right now

is who is bringing in more profits.

If I am only given pro bono cases, then how will I generate profits?

Look...

Dheeraj has no commitments or family that can keep him busy.

So he works 20 hours a day.

His winning numbers and working hours are both high.

Malini...

I... really need this job.

So I've heard

that, if you really want something you never had,

you've got to do something you've never done.

Like what?

Use your contacts.

Bring big business for the firm.

Despite being associated with such high-profile people,

you haven't brought any work from anyone.

I've never done something like that.

So, now is as good a time to start as any, isn't it?

-Hello. -Good evening, Mrs. Sengupta.

I'm calling from Covent Garden Academy High School.

Your daughter's fees is still pending for the last six months.

Yes, I know.

I'll take care of it.

-Yeah. -Thank you.

-Ilyas? -Hi.

Rajiv is not at home.

He's gone out with the kids.

I know he is on his way home.

-Coffee? -Green tea, please.

Are you okay?

I'm trying to be.

Don't worry. Everything will be fine.

Just as it has been so far.

It could have been worse, you know.

How is work?

The probation period is ending.

I'll soon know whether the position is permanent or not.

Come on, how can anyone dismiss you?

You have done so much for the firm in, what, six months?

They don't think so.

They think I should bring in bigger clients

by utilising Rajiv's contacts.

Otherwise, I am of no use to them.

For now, Rajiv is unable to help himself, so...

What do you mean?

Jhadav is a very powerful man.

He won't let us win the case.

Vishal is a good lawyer. Don't underestimate him.

Yes, Vishal is a very good lawyer.

But now it is beyond law and order.

So, what's the solution?

I want us to drag this case for five years, buy some time.

And how will that benefit?

Rajiv will join politics.

MLA, confirmed.

But he wants to sort out his family life first.

He wants to be a good son, a good father, and a good husband.

He wants to win the hearts of everyone.

After what the kids have been through,

it's a good thing that he is thinking about them.

Yes, but if he keeps losing to Jhadav and going to jail,

it won't help the kids, will it?

Power over freedom.

Cookies?

Power is freedom.

There are many people who are willing to give

Rajiv a ticket because of his popularity.

People have sympathy for Rajiv.

We will do an image makeover

that Rajiv has changed his ways and he wants to serve the people.

Power does not suit Rajiv.

He misuses it.

If you don't support Rajiv,

then how will the future of your family be secured?

Do you genuinely want to help him

or take credit to create a new political star?

I can't make up my mind.

-I-- -I don't want Rajiv

to join politics. Clear?

What's the matter, Mr. Pratap?

My Lord, we are waiting for our witness, Mr. Rupesh.

-Where is he? -We don't know, My Lord.

Actually, we can't reach him.

Rupesh...

Mr. Ilyas told me you have a deal for me, which is why I came.

Ma'am, I understand numbers, not people.

Good.

-What is this? -A new life.

Tickets, visa, passport, Hong Kong...

I've heard that there is a high demand for accountants there.

Ma'am, your husband is the criminal, not me.

But this will be the best option for you.

The flight departs in five hours. Please pack your belongings.

Why should I run away? I am very happy with my life here.

Do the math, as you've been keeping accounts all your life.

When this case is over, and this man here involves you

in a case of maintaining

25 more fraudulent transactions

and sends you summons, where will you go?

I have full immunity.

Immunity is only for this case. It's not a lifetime membership.

Either go to jail or run away.

You might send me away, but your husband has many enemies.

You can't save him.

That's your problem, not the court's problem.

The hearing is adjourned until afternoon.

Until then, find him.

Or find another way to argue your case.

Obliged.

I don't understand where Rupesh has gone.

He has just disappeared.

Your testimony should petrify them.

Tell them everything.

All the underhanded things you have done for him...

Got it?

Ms. Sana Shaikh, how do you know the defendant, Rajiv Sengupta?

I went to him seeking work. But I wasn't suitable

for his posh firm, so he hired me as a consultant.

What does a consultant handle?

Private matters.

Like?

Tracking witnesses, gathering information,

harassing the police, sending notices here and there, et cetera.

Unofficially or illegally?

The laws were twisted, but not broken.

Just like converting black cash payment to white?

Ms. Shaikh, did you handle the cash payments

made by N.M. Joshi to Rajiv Sengupta?

Sorry, what?

I asked if you handled the cash payments

made by N.M. Joshi to Rajiv Sengupta?

I am hearing this name for the first time.

Rajiv Sengupta did not work with any such person.

Ms. Sana, are you trying to say

that Rajiv never took any money from Joshi?

Maybe before I joined or after I quit.

But I haven't seen any such payments.

Ms. Sana Shaikh, let me remind you that you are under oath.

You've sworn to tell the truth.

Objection, Your Lordship.

Prosecution is badgering his own witness.

My Lord, the witness is turning hostile. She is changing her statement.

Ms. Shaikh, is there any reason why you are changing your statement?

My Lord, Mr. Rajiv Sengupta suddenly terminated my employment.

I was angry, so I fabricated this story.

But I realised that telling a false story in court would be wrong.

Mr. Pratap, do you have any more questions for the witness?

Mr. Pratap, call your next witness.

We have no more witnesses, My Lord.

It's shameful to make such baseless accusations

against a senior judge of the judiciary.

The prosecution's case was not only weak

but also malicious.

Therefore, I dismiss all charges

against Mr. Rajiv Sengupta.

He is free to go.

I will never let you down.

Thank you for doing this for me.

I did this for my family.

Thank you.

Noyonika deserves all the thanks.

Thank you.

Pleasure.

-Here. -It's your turn.

Hello.

Sorry, I'm calling so late at night.

I hope I'm not disturbing you.

Will it count in my billable hours?

I wanted to congratulate you.

This is really a big one.

All thanks to you.

Rather than feeling happy for saving Rajiv,

I find myself experiencing a sense of regret.

What do you mean?

I'm just kidding.

Honestly, I'm happy for you, Noyonika.

For your family.

All okay?

I had something to tell you,

and it's better you hear it from me.

Malini and the other senior lawyers are favouring Dheeraj.

It's okay. I understand.

Thank you for everything.

No, Noyonika, thank you.

But without you, nothing makes sense.

I don't feel like doing anything.

You have to get used to it.

Good night.

Good night.

Welcome back.

Is the trial over?

I'm sorry I doubted you.

If Rupesh would have testified, then...

It would've become impossible for me to change my statement.

But he disappeared, and I got my freedom.

-And if he hadn't disappeared? -Then...

It would have been as intended by fate.

You have returned, and I am leaving.

What do you mean?

Did Dheeraj get the position?

It's not official.

Noyonika, you are a much better lawyer than Dheeraj.

Noyonika.

Vishal and Malini want to meet us.

Stay in touch.

I thoroughly enjoyed working with you.

That's how I am.

-I'm glad this turned out like this. -Yes.

-You be in touch, and I'll see you. -See you.

All the best.

Noyonika, can you come in, please?

Come, sit.

Congratulations.

All of Ilyas's high-profile political clients want to sign up

with the same law firm that helped Rajiv win the case.

If it wasn't for you, we would have never got Rajiv's case.

So the position is yours, Noyonika.

It all worked out.

For all of us.

Dheeraj, I...

I forgot that, no matter how hard you work,

nepotism often takes precedence.

Congratulations, Mrs. Sengupta.

Since you've entered our lives, you've been playing the role

of a helpless woman and fooling all of us.

"Poor Noyonika. Look how hard she works!"

"How much she does for her family!" And boom!

You used political contacts and stole the job?

I have a family too.

My family is poor. My father is in jail. Do you know why?

Because he was involved in a theft of Rs. 1 lakh.

How much does your bag cost?

I wanted my brother to become an IAS officer.

So this job was crucial for me.

That's why I am working so hard for it.

People like us struggle more in life than your courtroom, ma'am.

But the rich only feel the pain of the rich.

Because people like you change the law to suit your convenience.

Neither do you care about humanity, nor justice.

Struggle is a part of everyone's life, Dheeraj.

But some people use it as an excuse,

while others use it as a stepping stone to success.

Did you fly here?

I have come to celebrate with my friend.

You came early?

Did you get fired, Noyonika?

Aw! Very funny.

I know that you know.

But because of you, my position has become permanent today.

So, thank you.

You have done a lot for Rajiv and me.

I'm grateful.

We are family.

Oh, you're back early? All good?

Yes, more than good.

Today, my position has become permanent.

-Wow, congratulations! -Thank you.

-Double celebration. -Absolutely.

Noyonika, thank you so much for everything.

Ilyas is also here, and I want to tell you something.

When I was in jail, you did a lot for everyone all by yourself.

Now I have come home.

After this acquittal, Ilyas feels, and, in fact, I also feel

that my popularity is at its peak.

And I should work on a makeover of my image.

-What do you mean? -I mean...

-Give us a minute, please. -Sure, take your time.

We want to hold a press conference

where I want to publicly apologise to my family.

Please don't.

The kids don't need any more media coverage.

No, it's going to be positive.

Noyonika, I want to return to my work

and practise law again.

And I really need this, please.

-Please. -Okay.

Okay!

You will have to come with me on stage.

What!

No! Absolutely not!

-Just for a minute. -No!

Just for a minute.

You have to understand this, Noyonika.

I want to say in front of everyone

what I couldn't say to you here, in this house, please.

I can't believe you, Rajiv.

Just... It's still all about you?

Still?

These people will always dominate the poor.

What do you want, sir?

Your anger.

I want to ruin both

this firm and this family.

-Hi. -Hey.

I have to leave early today.

I need to be present at Rajiv's press conference.

That means you are taking full advantage of being permanent.

No more late nights?

Maybe you chose the wrong candidate.

Don't even think about it.

They organised a press conference just to say thank you to you?

In front of the world.

Will you be happy with him, Noyonika?

Marriage is just about fulfilling responsibilities, right?

Happy or not, friends are the ones who ask that.

I have to go.

When I was in jail,

the guard used to wake me up every morning at 5 o'clock.

There used to be one in the bathroom queue, one at the courtyard.

Twelve guards throughout the day

telling you what to do and how to be.

There is only one difference between us and animals.

Human beings can choose.

Advertisements, peer pressure, influencers

tell us what we should and shouldn't do.

It's a game.

And if you want to win this game, you have to be a part of it.

You think power doesn't suit me.

But trust me, power will give me the advantage to do good.

Power corrupts, Rajiv.

And absolute power corrupts absolutely.

If you don't want power to corrupt me,

then be with me.

Only you can save me, Noyonika, please.

Rajiv, it's... it's time.

And now, over to the community centre

where Mr. Sengupta will be addressing the press.

I am glad that you all have come here today to support Rajiv.

In the past 10 years, I don't know of anyone

who has made such a comeback.

So, please welcome him.

Write good things about him.

You are all aware that Rajiv has overcome numerous difficulties

and reached this position today.

In a new form, with a new identity.

I'd like to present to you, Mr. Rajiv Sengupta.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

-Thank you all for... -Hello.

Hey, I need to tell you something.

Or else, I will never be able

to forgive myself for the rest of my life.

All okay, Vishal?

I love you, Noyonika.

I have always loved you.

-And? -And?

What's the plan after "I love you"?

I'm a married woman.

I have children, a husband, and a family.

Love is easy, but maintaining relationships is difficult.

And if people come to know

that we are having this conversation,

then they will think

that I got the job for this reason.

And I can't afford to be humiliated anymore.

You all know that the allegations made against me were false.

Now I'm free.

Life is giving us a second chance, Noyonika.

Do you want to reject it?

I'm just giving you clarity.

Love alone is not enough.

If there are any future plans, then let me know.

I have to go.

I have always raised my voice for justice,

which has made me many enemies.

And those enemies turned one of my mistakes into a crime.

My strength has always been my family.

Now, I want to invite my lifesaver,

my support system, my wife, onstage

without whom I wouldn't have made it through this journey.

I want to apologise to her in front of everyone today

for the humiliation she had to face.

Noyonika, please.

Come.

Noyonika, I don't care anymore about what is right or wrong.

I have a plan.

Leave Rajiv, Noyonika. Please.

Marry me.

You deserve better, my darling. A better life.

I have always loved you, and it's about time you knew.

Here I am, waiting for you.

Praying that you listen to your heart

and give us a chance, Noyonika.

What if...

And if you still feel that...

that this is wrong, that you feel nothing for me

then delete this message, Noyonika.

And we'll go back to being friends.

Like we always have.

But I love you.

One more thing.

I now want to serve the society.

And I have decided to compete in the state election.

If you do the right thing with the wrong person,

then, instead of justice,

you will only receive betrayal.