JJ and I are facing each other. There are no more rules in this game.
Match is set. Gloves are on.
It's now going to be a knockout round.
The popular Pinnacle case hearing is today.
And Janardhan Jaitley is representing the government.
Janardhan Jaitley isn't just a well-known lawyer,
in fact, he's also a candidate for the CM's post.
The intriguing fact is,
that the case is being defended by his own Prodigy,
Ms. Niharika Singh.
For your information, when she blamed the government for the same case,
her case was dismissed.
This could be Janardhan Jaitley's last case as a lawyer.
With twice the fire and new strategy,
Ms. Singh is making claims at the Indian National Bank,
which is a nationalised bank.
Her efforts are to use any methods,
to justify the means.
This can be a landmark judgement.
And we've Janardhan Jaitley on the line to discuss this.
Look here, ordinary people have been provoked,
to blow this matter out of proportion.
But I believe we'll be victorious, our case is airtight.
The banks have millions of depositors,
so they deserve the first right.
The rules cannot be changed for a couple of hundred Pinnacle employees.
I'm a public servant myself.
- Ma'am... - Ms. Singh.
Ma'am, please.
What do you think? What will be the court's judgement?
- No comments. - Please, ma'am.
It's your duty to tell the people.
- Ma'am. - No comments
No comments.
Ma'am, say something. Ma'am...
Your honour, the bank is a secure creditor of this company.
As a result, the banks deserve to settle their loan first.
I am not questioning the inconvenience of the people.
But these laws cannot be changed for a handful of people.
In fact, expecting such a judgement,
is like challenging the justice system.
Your honour, maybe my opposing council,
couldn't take some time off his election rally
and study the case.
Maybe he couldn't find the time.
Well, through this appeal,
we're challenging the existing law and not the system.
Corporate interest is being given first preference, over human rights.
Your honour, everyone wants to be above the poverty line,
but laws don't change with such emotional arguments.
This bank which claims to be the company's biggest creditor,
I want to present their negligence conduct before you.
May I present my first material witness?
Objection your honour, this isn't done.
There's no mention of a witness here.
Well, because we got the witness' confirmation in the morning.
Your honour, this is very important for the case.
I really hope this is not a trick to waste the court's time.
Your honour, I would never.
We keep receiving updates about you from the BAR Council, Ms. Singh.
How can we permit the witness without any preparation?
She said that she found out today morning.
Let's hear him out.
Thank you, your honour.
Your honour, my witness is Mr. Devnath Bhatt,
who is the Manager of the Indian National Bank's South Extension Branch.
Even though an NPA...
Meaning being a Non-Performing Asset,
he sanctioned a loan to Late Sharad Goenka.
Ms. Singh has turned into a storyteller.
She's an artist.
We never heard about this Mr. Bhatt.
Well, let me assure you, Mr. Jaitley.
He's not fictional.
I've proof.
As you can see,
this is Mr. Bhatt's salary documentation.
His total annual income is about 1.7 million,
and his last month's expenses,
including staying at Pinnacle Hotels,
amounts to about 2.2 million,
which is more than his annual salary.
If you notice, those documents have been signed as complimentary.
And you want to believe it because you say so.
They will be forensically audited.
There's a procedure.
Documents will be investigated.
To make your job easier, I've also submitted a document,
signed by the CFO of Pinnacle Group of Hospitality.
who's become an approver for ED.
You certainly deserve some credit.
Meaning your client is also your witness.
You must have heard about witness credibility.
Right, your honour?
Of course, I did but I thought maybe you won't ask.
Well anyway your honour, I've photographic evidence,
which I would like to share with the court.
His presence at the various Pinnacle Hotels.
Can we have it on the big screen, please?
As we can see, these are images of Mr. Bhatt,
at various Pinnacle Hotels.
This is Mr. Bhatt on Goa's wine tasting holiday.
Jaipur for two weeks,
and New Year's eve, Kerala.
Your honour, I've even submitted the witness' signed statement.
Two weeks ago, he even applied for a VRS.
With such proofs and witnesses,
she's taking the case in a different direction, your honour.
What does this prove?
The case is about creditors' rights.
Your honour, through my witness,
I want to point out only one thing.
That the lender and borrower,
are both corrupt.
Well I mean the bank was aware that Goenka is a defaulter,
and yet they sanctioned him a second fresh loan.
Why should my clients pay for, the bank and Goenka's corruption?
Why should they suffer?
When the bank's lent the money, it has to be paid back.
Pinnacle's corruption doesn't reduce the loan amount.
The bank is the largest creditor.
After the company's liquidation,
the bank has the first right to the money.
No your honour, in fact, I would like to remind you,
of Vikram Chatterjee and the ORS Vs Union of India case.
Where a famous builder borrowed money from the bank,
and collected advances from the people.
By showing them their dream home.
The people never got their dream home,
nor their money back.
In that case, the Supreme Court's verdict was,
that the first and foremost right of recovery belongs to them.
Since bank and authorities had not acted in good faith,
and were negligent.
In this case, the bank is a part of the scam.
Your honour, I would like to request,
my client's compensation should be cleared first.
Ms. Singh, I understand your sentiments,
but legal judgement cannot be done over emotions.
Your honour, my witness Mr. Bhatt,
is afraid to be get noticed.
These documents were signed in the presence of the magistrate.
Well, if you like we could have the same hearing in a closed chamber,
with the witness being present.
Fine, fresh evidence has come to light in connection with the case.
Before moving forward, the court will take an hour's recess.
The court will reconvene in an hour.
I think MP sir is furious.
Every minute is important before the exam ends.
Pass or fail can depend on it.
And I know the value of every minute.
- Our demands... - Must be fulfilled!
This is the fight for our salary!
This is the fight for our rights!
This is the fight for our salary!
This is the fight for our rights!
- Our demands... - Must be fulfilled!
This is the fight for our salary!
This is the fight for our rights!
This is the fight for our salary!
This is the fight for our rights!
This is the fight for our salary!
Manish
This is the fight for our salary!
- Our demands... - Must be fulfilled!
This is the fight for our salary!
This is the fight for our rights!
This is the fight for our salary!
This is the fight for our rights!
- Our demands... - Must be fulfilled!
Ma'am, several people are on a hunger strike.
What do you think the judgement will be?
- Our demands... - Must be fulfilled!
For several years you chose me as your CM and let me serve you.
And I couldn't watch you all suffer.
This country is my home.
And its people are my family.
So I'm here with a handful of MLAs from my party,
to support my family in this fight.
The salary of Pinnacle's employees,
should be cleared before the National Bank's credit.
It's what we want as well.
The bank should face legal action under anti-corruption laws.
The shameful fact is that our party's CM candidate,
Janardhan Jaitley is fighting against your rights.
I condemn his actions,
and lend my full support to you.
All of us were waiting with bated breath for the landmark judgement.
Two senior leaders from the ruling party,
seem to be challenging each other.
Ma'am, don't you think it could be risky going against your own party?
Things are not as they seem.
That's politics.
- Let's go. - Yes, ma'am.
Ex-CM Mrinalini Singh went to meet the Pinnacle supporters on...
the site and lend them her support.
For your information, the next CM candidate
Janardhan Jaitley is favouring the bank.
- Our demands... - Must be fulfilled!
This is the fight for our salary!
This is the fight for our rights!
This is the fight for our salary!
This is the fight for our rights!
Hello
JJ sir, I hope you know,
that Mrinalini is the favourite of the people.
She also has strong support from the party's MLAs.
Even if she losses the Pinnacle case,
her loyal investors won't let the party fund run dry.
Madam is in the news again.
You do understand, don't you?
I expected you to call sooner.
Mrinalini, I thought you took a sabbatical
from politics and resting at home.
But I've been hearing your voice on every channel.
God's blessed me with a voice that's heard loud and clear.
And anyway, this isn't politics, JJ.
I only went to support them on humanitarian grounds.
But at the same time you're right, you know.
Spend some time with friends and family.
I realised this when Rohini died.
I never sat down with you to share the pain.
We should meet, shouldn't we?
I guess you've been meeting with that cheap lawyer pretty often.
Even though you're not in power, At least keep some good company.
Maybe that will come into use.
Good luck.
Interesting point of view.
Keeping in view the arguments presented to us by both the sides
we have come to the decision that
the affidavits signed by Mr. Devnath Bhatt,
prove that he is guilty as charged.
Rasthriya Bank and Sharad Goenka both are at fault.
Thereby, we have come to this conclusion
that Pinnacle employees should be the first
to benefit after the liquidation of Pinnacle's assets.
The court urges the government to lead an investigation
into the charges that have been raised during the course of this hearing.
Well done, Ms. Singh.
The Pinnacle employees needed a lawyer like you,
who fought with courage and not brute force.
Good job.
Thank you, your honour.
Ma'am, ma'am...
Well, the court's judgement is in the favour of Pinnacle Group's employees.
I believe we'll have to wait for the final order.
We seem to have won it.
Yeah!
Are you congratulating me or finally accepting defeat?
Until now, you were facing a lawyer, Niharika Singh,
whose hands were tied.
I'm going to be the next CM.
So your happy days are over.
Be careful.
A student has defeated her mentor.
So she deserved congratulations.
I am not Dronacharya who will ask for her thumb in exchange.
- Sir, one picture. - Of course. Go ahead.
Go on, ma'am.
Won't you even have breakfast together?
Why are you so two-faced, dad?
I saw your interview yesterday.
I've told you a dozen times,
don't mix emotion with work.
Yesterday is in the past.
The news of our separation is in the headlines,
but soon everyone will read about our union.
Come sit, have breakfast.
Raju, serve Akshay's breakfast.
No, Raju, it's okay.
You and I are only on the newspaper headlines, dad.
But you've always mixed work in emotions.
I'm leaving this house.
It's finally time that you and I go our separate ways.
Randeep, any update?
Niharika's got her hands on Rohini's autopsy report.
Ma'am.
The Party President has given you an appointment
for 6 pm for day after tomorrow
- And JJ? - 6:30. After you.
This could mean only one thing, ma'am.
Congratulations...
Lawyer Niharika Singh has become hot property for headline news.
The echo of Pinnacle Case victory is still resonating in the air.
and Ms. Singh has already started work on the Webpal case
People V/s Webpal
Case No. ORS 1/582
Mr. Ashok, you must have seen her submission.
Yes, your lordship.
If you permit, I would like to prove the charges against my company false.
- Granted. - Thank you, your honour.
Under the Indian Information Technology Act 2000,
Intermediary Protection Laws have been formed.
Section 79 of the IT act clearly states,
if the third party shares any information,
communication or data,
the intermediary cannot be held liable for it.
Under which such allegations against my client Webpal, are invalid
In other words, social media sites are only a medium,
not publishers.
Legally they cannot be charged for the user's opinion or actions.
In another example, if an accident occurs on the highway,
then it's the driver's fault and not the roads.
Well, your honour, if my opposing council's theatrics are over,
can I present a legal argument?
Go ahead.
Your honour, my allegations against Webpal,
are valid under the examples given by him.
So thank you for making my job easier.
Now let's take a look at the laws he stated.
Your honour if the intermediary has knowledge
that the information being spread through the site
violates the law,
then section 79 cannot be used in its defence.
In fact, it makes them abettors to crime.
Your honour, what abatement is Ms. Singh talking about.
According to your taste and interest, the computer's algorithm,
can show you things that you've either watched or want to watch.
For example, like a shirt, or a holiday plan.
Or a plane booking.
But finally using that option and clicking on it,
is a person's personal choice.
The site has options.
The choice belongs to the individual.
The algorithm has no intent.
Ms. Singh is looking for loopholes to save a stalker.
There are none.
Your honour, let's look at the basics.
These complex algorithms are created,
so they can imitate intelligent human behaviour.
So they can take decisions and choices on our behalf.
Your honour, if they design Webpal's algorithm personally,
then being unable to control it makes them the culprit.
When we search for someone on Webpal,
then all the information related to him,
let's say photos, videos, their friends,
likes-dislikes keep constantly popping up on your screen.
Almost like subconsciously they are forcing us to stalk them
Your honour, if stalking is a crime,
then instigating stalking is also a crime.
Your honour, this needs to stop.
There needs to be a legal liability.
We've heard arguments from both sides.
But to move this case forward,
charges and counter-charges aren't enough.
We need evidence.
For further research in this case,
I refer it to the Law Commission of India.
And propose to put the petitioner on the panel.
Thank you, your honour.
JJ sir, it's been sent to the Law Commission.
Good.
Come over some day for dinner.
You're the CM candidate.
Dinner alone won't do.
Okay, see you.
Your appointment for tomorrow is after Mrinalini.
Yes.
That's not good.
The Pinnacle case wasn't in your favour either.
But as far as I know you,
you always save one move for the last.
Did you get your ticket and passport done?
No, but soon.
What are you doing?
Leave this country as soon as possible.
If the autopsy report leaks out,
then nothing can save you.
And you'll take me with you.
The girl I chose to always ignore,
Has become a sliver in my neck.
Deal with this doctor and leave.
Leave the rest to me.
- Yes. - See you.
Listen to me carefully.
All of Mrinalini's MLAs and supporters,
should receive this photograph that I sent
by 11:30.
Okay.
Right.
See you.
Mrinalini called.
She's meeting the Party President today.
Do you know what that means?
It's loud and clear. JJ's out.
Yeah, how does that feel?
He escaped the Meher Salam case,
but Rohini case has to be airtight.
He can't escape this time.
Once I send him behind bars then I can relax finally.
We can't find his DNA.
But we've his righthand man's DNA.
What enmity could he have with Rohini?
We just have to find the doctor who performed the autopsy.
Ajit's on it.
He sent this photo.
Am I disturbing you?
Anything important?
- Joking. - Oh, man.
I thought there's something...
You know, it's been ages since we last laughed together.
But don't get used to it.
So what brings you here?
You must show respect to me now.
I am not just Akshay anymore,
now I'm the owner of Jaitley and Associates.
- Wow! Really? - Yup.
- Is it official? - Yeah, it's official.
How does that chair feel?
Oh, God. That chair...
It's old and creaky, but I've even changed the nameplate.
By the way, thanks for spreading "the next CM".
It was a genius idea.
He dumped the firm as soon as there was a problem.
I mean it's unbelievable.
I mean it's all thanks to Mrinalini.
She's politically so well connected.
Because I only know poor helpless crime reporters.
Yeah, I wonder why you're always stuck with problematic
dangerous, killer murderer types.
There was one more thing.
- What is this? - Open it.
Surya Shekhawat's will.
After JJ left the firm,
I found this among his documents.
Uncle willed everything to you in his will.
Dad never wanted you to find this out.
I hope uncle's property benefits you.
Well, I never wanted anything from him back then, not now.
Wait, don't be impulsive.
You just got it, just think about it once.
Just think about it.
Akshay, you know this.
Only our DNA match, he's not my father.
He was never around when I needed him.
I mean I've grown up without a father.
He couldn't be a part of my life when he was alive,
so why should I make him a part of me now that he's dead?
Hey guys...
Hey guys, all okay?
- Yeah... - Okay.
I came to pick you up.
You were supposed to take aunty home.
- Oh, it's time already. - Yeah.
I didn't realise.
Yeah, come along.
You should come along too.
Actually, mom's coming home after a long time,
we're trying to throw a surprise party.
Yeah man, you should totally come.
We'll celebrate Stump's victory as well.
Simone's lawyer called.
They have accepted my offer.
Wow, congratulations!
I guess one's ego evaporates with the fear of going to jail.
And Lim called as well.
They'll be retracting the case as promised.
Wow...
Come, mom will be happy to see you.
Come.
I'll see you, Akshay.
Puneet, turn on the lights.
Surprise!
God!
But you were out of town, weren't you?
Well, I wasn't expecting so many people,
but...
Oh my God!
Ohh...
What is this?
Marry me?
Me?
No. Niharika, how about you?
Please, aunty, if you're free?
I'm sick of being this single guy. Seriously.
Shut up. Of course, I'll marry you.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
That's so sweet.
Congratulations!
Thank you. Thank you.
- Hi. - Hey.
You here?
Can we talk alone?
Yeah.
Come.
I've a piece of information.
That hit and run expert, Bunty,
who caused mom's accident.
He was hired by Neeraj.
This is still a piece of information and not solid evidence.
Maybe Bunty is behind Sue's accident as well.
Because Bunty is missing.
His phone's switched off so we can't locate him either.
We got to decide what to do next.
Because we know Neeraj is behind everything.
Come on.
- Hello, ma'am. - Hello. Hello.
Hi, guys. Hey...
Well, attention, attention.
I've an announcement to make.
I found out through Late Surya Shekhawat's lawyer,
that he's disowned his rapist son
and made me the sole owner of his properties.
What?
So as his biological daughter, I want to fulfil his last wish.
I want to take everything from Neeraj and bring him to the streets.
Cheers to that and cheers to JJ never becoming the CM.
Cheers to that.
In recent news, the next CM of Delhi will soon be chosen.
After ex-CM Mrinalini Singh withdrew due to health conditions,
she's been in the limelight again.
According to the party president's close sources,
that her resignation was accepted.
But chances are she might be reinstated again.
While one half of the party is in favour of a new CM,
and name that comes first is Janardhan Jaitley.
He's not only a popular lawyer,
but he's won the trust of party members within a short period,
and also become an associate to the party president.
- Hi. - Hi.
You here?
Why? Am I not allowed here?
Of course, you are.
- Congratulations. - Thanks.
Come.
I came to say thanks.
You gave me the letter at the right time.
Seriously?
That's the least I could do for you.
Niharika...
Come back.
I mean...come back to the firm.
Akshay, I don't think I can.
I mean...
we're so comfortable wherever we are.
It's also perfect.
Don't you think we should be where we are?
Yeah, sure.
I think I should...
Best of luck.
- Hello. - Hi, is it Akshay Jaitley?
Speaking.
Hi, this is Rohan Batra from Webpal.
I'm sure you know about the case filed against us by Niharika Singh.
Mr. Jaitley, we need legal representation.
Niharika has media and public's support.
And to beat her we need the best of the best.
And who knows her in and out?
We feel you would be our best bet.
Akshay, trust me.
You won't regret this decision.
Hello. How is everyone?
All good?
What do you two think?
I'll roll over and die.
Don't forget I put Pinnacle's money in the party fund.
And some properties too.
I've all the evidence.
If I'm going down I'll take everyone with me.
Great.
Praise the Lord.
You'll burn down the entire empire for your ego.
I've details of your properties, madam.
And more pictures of your connection with Sharad Goenka,
which I've sent party MLAs in your support.
Your MLAs handed over a letter to the party president in my favour.
I've been serving this state for four years.
Even the poll reports state that
...the party will win next year due to my work.
And you want to replace me.
And for what?
For this man who murdered his own wife.
You know that, don't you?
How can you embarrass us like this?
JJ told me that Niharika Singh is leading this spear campaign.
You two are senior politicians.
Learn to behave like one.
This conversation won't leave this room.
Ambition is a very useful horse in politics,
but only when in control
Control your ambitions you two.
I've to decide.
Guys, here's to our biggest victory.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
Not our biggest, our first.
We're here for bigger and better things in life.
And also for never giving up.
Cheers!
Ms. Niharika Singh,
I hope you're not joining politics after your new friend Mrinalini Singh.
After due deliberations and very intense consultations,
I'm very happy to announce
that we have democratically reached a decision.
Mrinalini, please address the media.
Thank you, Mr. President.
Guys, come over.
Thanks to your love and wishes I am healthy again.
So I want to thank you all.
I've suggested my colleague Janardhan Jaitley's...
...name as the next CM candidate,
who is very deserving and hard-working.
I'm happily announcing that
the party executive has accepted
- my proposal as well. - What is this?
I thought Mrinalini is on your side.
And I believe that CM Jaitley will
work with utmost dedication and hard work, for this post and for Delhi.
Mr. Jaitley.
I thank my senior colleague and sister Mrinalini.
And expect her cooperation and blessings will remain with me.
I'm glad she's agreed to be the deputy CM at the party's request.
Due to her health conditions,
she won't be able to give her full cooperation,
but yet she hasn't deserted her brother in this battle.
Thank you so much!
That's why it's said in politics
there are no permanent friends or enemies.
Exactly why I'm not going to join politics.
My friends and enemies are permanent.
I've been waiting for you to call and congratulate me.
Remember what I said to you Niharika.
Until now you were facing a lawyer, Niharika Singh,
whose hands were tied.
I'm going to be the CM now.
Your happy days are over.
So save your neck.
Understood.
Good luck.
If victory is attained through defeating others,
then would it be right to say,
that victory is synonymous with sadistic pleasure?
In life your kin are your biggest enemy.
Even the right job done the wrong way,
often backlashes at you.
The one you trust, only betray you.
I've learned one lesson from the difficult situations in life.
It's not easy to take any important decision.
The battle maybe over but the war is not.
Not everything in life is good or bad, right or wrong.
Sometimes you've to choose between legal and illegal.
I've chosen my path.
But will I find my destination?