02x05 - The turf w*r

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The ex-employees of
Pinnacle deserve justice.

While running around and fighting in life,

maybe just for a second one should stop and
appreciate one's struggles and achievements.

Especially when there's
no one else to appreciate it.

We're a small news firm,
that's why we're short on fight.

And I know, that the ex-employees...

Every victory is the start of a new fight.

Your good is bad for someone.

But of course filing the
case there are other expenses.

Love maybe temporary,

but in this age of social
media hate is permanent.

Hey, what's wrong?

Everyone's trolling me on Web Pal.

It's about that
hell boy case, right?

Yeah.

I mean I knew people react,

but they would get so a*usive...

Listen, Niharika.

I never told you this but,
all my life,

I've never met anyone
as strong as you.

You know...

Neither a guy nor a girl!

I mean you always take
care of those you trust,

support them.

No matter what the odds.

You know how f*cking
awesome that makes you.

You know, Raghav,

I know he was stalking Natasha.

But if I had the slightest doubt,
that he was a m*rder*r,

I swear I would've
never defended him.

I know...
I know.

If he didn't fit your values,

you would've never defended him.

What are your plans for Bangalore?

Well, I can't leave
mom alone right now...

Wait a second.

You're being given the Alumni
of the Year Award in Bangalore.

I'll make a video,

and we'll send photos
and videos to mom.

You're coming along too?

Someone has to come
along to sh**t a video.

What happened?

Jignesh tried to commit suicide.

Jignesh.

I am sorry.

I am sorry, ma'am.

I'm sorry.
I'm a bad person, mom.

Terrible person.

You and papa are getting
so much attention because of me.

Court will pardon me.

But everyone on the
internet is blaming me.

How will I move on in life?

Jignesh, the internet is not real.

Internet trolls cannot
decide life and death for us.

We're all here to support you.

You cannot.

I am sorry, ma'am.

It's okay.

We don't do this often enough.

Just you and me.

And I'm so engrossed in work,
this balance has just...

Well, acknowledging a problem
is the first step to the solution.

By the way, your stalker hell boy,

- didn't he attempt suicide?
- Yeah.

Thanks.

Niharika wants me to be her counsel.

Wow! She's dragged
you in this as well.

Excellent.

You know her. It's fine.

Once she makes up her mind,
she can go to any limits.

She believes that hell
boy is not the criminal,

he's the victim here.

But that's not how business is done.

Yeah, but let it be.

Her mom's accident, dad's death...

Her mental framework
is totally off balance.

Hopefully, your cute neighbourhood
is giving her good therapy.

Wow!

I swear I didn't mean that.

I mean at least she's
getting some time off work.

- And she needs it.
- Yeah.

The hospital bills were a fortune.

I think she's going to Bangalore,
only to sell her apartment.

Thanks.

Yeah, I mean that's sad,

and I don't know why
it's always happening to her.

Like the Pinnacle
hearing is tomorrow,

and I'm pretty sure she can't sleep.

Yeah.

According to sources,

Chief minister Mrinali Singh,

can take a sabbatical
citing health conditions.

Hello.

The Pinnacle case
hearing is tomorrow.

I'll be there.

Speak to my office on my behalf.

See you.

Petitioner, present your argument.

Your honour,
according to article 21,

of the Constitution of India,

includes 'Right to Livelihood'.

Under article 226 I've
submitted a writ-petition,

to secure this fundamental right.

My clients are employees
of Pinnacle Group of Hotels,

who are suffering every day,

because they haven't
been paid their salary.

And the MD of the Company,
Sharad Goenka, is absconding.

And the government...

The government is trying
their best to find him, your honour.

The government is trying
their best to find him,

but you've been making
their job difficult,

but passing on tiny
bits of news to the media.

Such information
will alert the accused.

Objection, your honour.

The council is deliberately
making personal comments.

Or is it we're so close
to uncovering the truth,

there's chaos within the government.

Sustained.

Please avoid personal comments.

Your honour,
my clients have been receiving,



And they haven't been
paid this month yet.

So I would request the
government to intervene,

and secure their "Right to Life".

As you're aware,
Article 21 is a fundamental right.

And since the Olga Tellis
Vs Municipal Corporation of Bombay,

is a part of "Right to
Livelihood" and "Right to Life".

I am surprised and often amused,

by the current
generation of lawyers.

How they tweak Article


Your honour, even I'm overwhelmed
by the state of Pinnacle's employees.

But the rules of the game,

cannot be changed
for one player alone.

These employees have a
contract with a private company.

The government cannot
be dragged into this.

Ms. Singh,
do want the government to intervene,

in every issue between private
companies and their employees?

Because your honour, even though their
contract is with a private company,

the company is still in India.

And in the current
financial situation,

every middle-class family
is living hand-to-mouth.

I've several clients who are unable
to pay their rent, school fees.

In fact, even their medical bills.

If they have been hired lawfully,

then they should also
receive their salary.

I'm only asking the
government to intervene.

Your honour, judging by this,

every business should
be made state-owned.

I am sorry, your honour,

but Ms. Singh is using
Article 21 for a publicity stunt.

Even the government condemns
the current situation of employees,

but, but, but...

Following the system is their duty.

The government doesn't
want to set a wrong example,

by interfering in the business
of a private hotel.

Ms. Singh, your client
has my deepest sympathies.

But they must file
a case against the company,

not the government.

But your honour,
all hotels have closed down.

MD is absconding.

What will they get by filing
a case against the company?

The case is dismissed.

Thank you, your honour.

Famous lawyer Janardhan Jaitley
has won the Pinnacle case,

for which he's received praises...

Even after going against the public,

the media will make JJ a hero.

They will have a good
perception of him in the end.

This won't end so easily.

I'm so sorry, darling.

Please, will you just shut up?

I should've known when
I invested in your first company,

that you have no business acumen.

I won't go down with you, Sharad.

There is a way out.

Give me a safe passage
to Sri Lanka or Bhutan.

Once I'm out of India's view,
I'll head straight for Caymans.

- Is that bloody easy to you?
- Of course, it is.

It is not.

There's already a picture
of us in the public domain.

I cannot take another risk
by getting involved with you again!

I'm the Chief Minister.

Don't forget,
I'm in this mess because of you.

In case, I slip,

mind you,
madam, I won't go down alone.

It's essential to send me
out of India for your own sake.

Are you threatening me?

I've no connection whatsoever
in any of your business deals.

No, no, no.

The National Bank gave
me a loan because of you.

If there's an investigation?
Files are scanned?

If the bank manager's questioned,
he'll spill your name before me.

My name doesn't exist anywhere,

nor are my signatures.

I only made a phone call.

I didn't tell him to give
you a loan in fraudulent ways.

I'm safe.

Okay, just listen right now...

There's an abandoned
factory in Gurgoan.

We'll send the caretaker on a leave.

Lie low there for a while.

Once media stops building pressure,

I will try to get you out of India.

If I go down, you'll go with me.

I won't go alone.

You need to leave, now!

The pleasure is all mine.

Listen...

Writ under Article


you tried.
Now don't stress about it.

I know.
But why did JJ show up personally?

I mean public sentiment
is anti-Goenka.

He's in politics himself.

Why would he take such a big risk?

Maybe he misses personally
facing off with you.

Puneet, seriously.

Must be a solid reason behind it.

JJ never does anything
without profit.

We'll find out sooner or later.

What time is your
flight to Bangalore?

Six.

I mean leaving mom alone...

- Poor thing...
- It wasn't your fault, okay.

Go to Bangalore.
We'll look after your mom.

Thanks.

That's Master Bunty,

who ran over Niharika's mother.

Are you sure it was him?

Confirm.

Where can I find him?

No clue, but I've his number.

You know what,
send me his photo and number.

I'll get his call details.

Let's find out who
he's been talking to.

Sent.

Keep it.

You know,
Raghav, I've several dreams,

dozens of things to achieve.

You know hopes,
ambitions, aspirations.

And I'm willing to
sell these memories,

and this house to achieve them.

Sometimes I feel I'm
becoming so emotionless.

I mean at my age,

mom made dozens of sacrifices.

Just to hold on.

And all I'm doing is letting go.

Please, you're wrong.

You care more about
the world than yourself.

You take care of everyone
except for yourself.

That's not true.

Okay...

Then how is it?

Look, stay away from me, or else...

Or else what?

Or else I'll fall for you.

- Isn't this bit too much?
- Or too less.

Really?
You know what, I'm gonna go change.

Niharika, I was only joking.

You're looking drop-dead gorgeous.

Perfect for the Alumni of the Year.

It is so nice to
see you all together.

Thanks to Alumni like yourself,

our college is one of
the top 10 colleges in India.

And what more,

to add to the glory of this evening,
we've among us,

very renowned and respected lawyer,

And a member of Rajya Sabha.

Mr. Janardhan Jaitley.

Please, sir.

It's truly an honour
to have you hear.

Put a lid on it, Chaddha.

No need for so many praises.

You must have understood
that we're friends,

and we were also
batchmates during...

And since he's your Principal,

I won't what nickname
we had given him.

And with this glory and amusement,

we'll start today's award ceremony.

The first award is
the Alumni of the Year.

And this award goes
to the talented student,

who carved a name
and place for herself

in Litigation Law.

Roll No. 366 Niharika Singh.

JJ...

Please.

Niharika, a few words, please.

As you all know,

I worked in Mr. Jaitley's firm
for a brief time.

And then I realised
that I'm a lawyer,

and I should practise Law.

Sir, I hope your sense
of humour is still intact.

It's still intact.

One should definitely practise Law,
but in courtrooms.

Not in front of the media alone.

Well, since Politicians
have filled every other space,

I had to say the
truth before the media.

Congratulations, Ms. Niharika.

Can we have a group photo, please?

Of course.
Why not? Please.

Sir, now you two, please.

Yes.

I guess the college
is only choosing faces,

more visible on TV
rather than actual lawyers.

And I thought instead
of credible lawyers,

only Ms. Mrinali's loyalists
are bagging the awards.

Little girls cannot
challenge wolves.

Things can go awfully wrong.

As far as I remember,

the wolf's head gets
chopped off in the story.

The girl's father
comes to her rescue.

I can't even imagine who will save
those girls who don't have a father.

Niharika, are you okay?

- Niharika?
- No.

I am not okay, Raghav.

I am not okay.
That JJ...

He's like a f*cking shadow.

He shows up wherever I go.

Parties, courtrooms.

I try to avoid him.
I want to ignore him,

but he just doesn't let me.

Let me take that glass.

Raghav, he makes me feel so small.

He demeans me.

Makes me feel so powerless.

I hate him, Raghav.

I don't want to hate him.

But you know what...

He's behind mom's accident as well.

I know it.
I know this will sound crazy to you.

But JJ...

He's making my life impossible.

Okay, okay.

I hate him,

and I despise myself for hating him.

I just want to make
him feel powerless,

like how he makes me feel, you know.

I want him to feel that once.

- Okay, okay.
- Once.

Just let it out.

Just let it out.

Everything will be okay.

Randeep, we've taken
Niharika's pawns down.

Now we've to aim for the queen.

And soon.

Consider it done.

Hey...

Listen, I'm sorry about
the outburst earlier.

Mad or what.

You're not that bad.

You're quite passionate.

You've got a rhythm as well,

but your nails are out of control.

Really?

You know what I mean.

I mean I had cooped up everything
inside for a long time,

and when I saw JJ...

Oh, all that.

That's long forgotten.

Who could be at this early hour?

I'll check.

Here. Someone left this outside.

It's a picture of Mrinalini Singh.

It's a part of the other
photograph I received earlier.

Meaning CM is trying
to protect Goenka.

And that is exactly why
JJ showed at the court personally.

I'll get you some coffee.

Okay, I'll get it done.

Okay, bye.

Ma'am, this is the new case.

Please check it.

Okay.

- Everything is fine?
- Yeah.

Okay, ma'am.

Can I show it to Akshay sir?

I'm the COO of the company,
just get this signed.

Yes, ma'am.

Have a good day, sir.

What's going on here?

Working on the paperwork
for the funding.

Also, I scheduled the meeting
with the CEO of Stumped.

Really?

Really.

I told you she's a friend,
won't say no to me.

Also quick updates.
Amar has done their valuation,

once the due diligence
reports are signed,

then we're good to go,

and then we're ready
to talk to the investors.

Also, I know you're
busy with the PIL,

so I'll take care of the paperwork.
Don't worry.

When is the meeting?

Tonight, Blue Line Club, at Seven pm.

"Thank you, Devika."

"You're the best.
What would I do without you?"

There's a difference between
talks and doing the job.

Talks alone don't run a business.

And between you and me,
only I know how to do the job.

Let's be clear about it.

Devika.

- Hi.
- Hi.

You look ravishing today.

Oh my, God. Thank you.

- So do you.
- Thank you.

Simone Kalra, Stumped.

Akshay Jaitley,
it's a pleasure to finally meet you.

- Absolutely.
- Please.

Yes...

So, partners in work and play.

How does it feel?

- It's complicated...
- Great.

I get it. It's okay.

Good evening, ma'am.
My name is Chetan.

- Can I take your order?
- Yeah, Chetan.

I would like the Macallan 36.

Akshay, no drinks for you?

No, I'm good. Thank you.

Alright, sure. Suit yourself.

Anything for you, ma'am.

Nothing, thank you.

So what's your plan
to dismiss this PIL?

First, we'll question
the claim's facts and accuracy,

and the petitioner's intent.

Later we'll compare it
with other apps in the market.

If there's no casino on the land,

they make one on a boat.

We're in the internet age.

When no one can stop Indians
from betting on international sites,

this is too small.

A lot of money is at stake here,

I don't think the legal argument
should be the only option.

And according to our sources,

your firm has deep connections.

You know.

Absolutely right.

We're pretty well connected in not
just legal but power circles as well.

Exactly.

That's what we're paying for.

Exactly.

Alright, now that work's done,
I'll leave you two ladies to it.

And anyway, threes a crowd...

Oh really...
Are you sure...

Since we finally met,

let's have a couple
of more discussions.

Maybe next time.

Alright.

Maybe we can have the
rest of the discussions.

Sure.

Okay, see you.

Alright.
Se you.

What happened?

I think this time we went overboard.

Really?

I'll just look into the car.

Yeah, okay.

Wow...again.

Now I really believe one
of us is following the other.

Childhood memories reminisce
when you go back to college.

I forgot what happened yesterday.

But the other day at
the courtroom was a good one.

Arguing on Article 21 is risky,

which most lawyers avoid.

So it was good.
Awesome.

But I don't understand.

Why show up personally
for a low profile case?

Low profile?

Nothing is low profile in this case.

I think you know that by now,

or you don't.

Hey...what was that?

I don't know.

I never understand
half the things he says.

Did JJ send us Mrinalini's photos?

Niharika, why would he help you?

f*ck the why!

JJ never does anything
without an ulterior motive.

What can he get from this?

Mrinalini is the CM.

And he's just a pawn.

She's got a lot more
pull than he does.

Oh my, God.
That's it.

What?

He was betting on
me to release the info.

After all, I'm the mad lawyer.

I can go to any
limits for my limits.

Even if it means
challenging CM Mrinalini.

He wants to use me
for exposing Mrinalini,

and become the CM.

That way he will win
the support of her loyalists.

He'll become a popular face
at the party by giving legal advice.

And if Mrinalini manages
to get out of it,

his hands are still clean.

Exactly.

Damn.

He said in the court,

rules of the game are
the same for everyone.

Well...I'll give a reply in
his own language.