Chapter 88: chapter 88

Court Room:       The courtroom is packed. The air is tense. On one side sits Dr. Jagdeesh, well-dressed but visibly nervous. The police gave him a fresh crisps of dress and asked him to groom him well as of Amar's request. On the other, his wife Dr. Kajal Mehta, dignified, composed but steely-eyed. At the front, the judge takes her seat. Reporters are being kept away from this issue, and Adi has meticulously handled them well. Judge voices out in her calm yet in firm tone. This court is now in session. The matter pertains to the unnatural death of Ms. Anupama Rathi, aged 24, and subsequent marital dissolution case between Dr. Jagdeesh and Dr. Kajal Mehta.Prosecutor (Ms. Rao, sternly) Your Honor, the deceased, Ms. Anupama, was under the emotional influence of the accused, Dr. Jagdeesh. Text records, photos, and testimonies from friends clearly reveal an ongoing exploitative relationship.(She turns to the jury and raises her voice)A relationship built on deception. She believed his promises. Promises of love, of marriage. And what did she receive? Betrayal… followed by silence.Defense attorney (Mr. Bhatia, confidently)Objection. Speculative and emotional manipulation.Judge "Sustained. Please stick to the evidence, Ms. Rao".Prosecutor The evidence will speak, Your Honor. Ms. Anu left behind a voice note—her final words—where she names Dr. Jagdeesh. We request that to be played now.(The voice note is played. Anu’s trembling voice fills the courtroom.)Anu (V.O.) The voice was soft and tearfullyI was nothing more than a passing shadow to him… Jagdeesh promised me a life, but left me with shame. He said he loved me, but now he won’t even pick my calls. I can't go on. Please forgive me, maa...Hering this Jagdeesh shouts No.. this is not true ... This is not true... No ... Immediately the judge bangs with her gravel silence silence. Jagdeesh if at all you want to speak you have to seek my permission. Shouting in the middle of the court session is like insulting the court. Jagdeesh head hung low says "am sorry your honour, but just give me a chance to speak". Judge " okay Jagdeesh, you may speak now". Jagdeesh" Madam that girl Anu she wouldn't have made that voice note, till yesterday she was with me in police station. She didn't commit suicide because I gave her fake promises. Our relationship was mutual. We didn't promise each other to be together. She was ran down by a truck outside the police station when her parents shouted and said that her faince and her younger sister got married. The moment he confessed it the entire court room saw him with disgust. But Amar and Ram was giving a mocking smile at Jagdeesh. Because it was Adi's plan to make Anu's accident as a suicide and the Voice note was specifically made by Anu's sister. To prove it's Anu's voice many of her friends and families stood to witness it. As they want to avenge Jagdeesh for spoiling their daughter's life and causing her death. Adi let Smitha and Shikha to personally talk to them, as that they would be moved and finally it worked. Judge" Do you have any evidence Jagdeesh? Because there is no proof that Any is Arrested. And you say that she was in police station and got struck by a truck. ". Jagdeesh eyes widened "  I was in the police station when it happened then how can I Mam? But you can check the CCTV footage near the police station. And check also the Mehta hospital CCTV footage ". Jagdeesh was clueless how the Mehta's and Tanwar's were planning for a big strike from the beginning. Judge" As of Mehta' hospital Footage we received it. It just shows your using hospital premises for your benefits. Ofcourse a separate punishment will be given for that, the judge says. Jagdeesh felt ashamed and helpless. (The courtroom is silent. Kajal lowers her eyes briefly, jaw clenched.)A Revenge....