02x08 - Checkmate

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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!

- 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, k*ller m*rder*r 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!

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 r*pist 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
m*rder*d 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 w*r is not.

Not everything in life is good
or bad, right or wrong.

Sometimes you've to choose
between legal and ill*gal.

I've chosen my path.

But will I find my destination?