Legal Battle
Parm's evening took an unexpected turn after leaving Karan around 5 PM. Straight away, he headed to the nearest city and arrived at the law firm. The watchman stationed outside the office informed him that the firm was closed. Unfazed, Parm insisted he knew someone inside and requested passage.
However, the watchman remained steadfast, denying Parm entry. Undeterred, Parm boldly declared, "Call him down here; he'll recognize me." The watchman explained that the person in question was busy. In frustration, Parm began shouting, using colorful language to coax the watchman into action. The watchman, annoyed, retreated inside to call the lawyer.
As Parm waited, Charan, an old childhood friend and the lawyer, descended the office stairs. Charan's face transformed from anger to delight upon seeing Parm. They exchanged a warm hug, reminiscing about their past. However, Parm quickly redirected the conversation, revealing a dire situation involving his nephew and a murder case.
Parm dismissed Charan's offer of help regarding the recent deaths in his family, stating it involved his nephew committing a crime. As they settled into the luxurious office, Charan ordered tea from the watchman. Observing Parm's surroundings, Charan noted his friend's success in the legal field.
Parm, cutting straight to the point, explained that Karan had killed his teacher after being provoked. Charan inquired about the details, discovering the brutal nature of the crime – over 40 hits with a cricket bat. As the watchman served tea, the conversation continued.
Charan, displaying legal acumen, questioned the possibility of witnesses. Parm confirmed that the entire college could testify to the incident. Charan then suggested a defense strategy, proposing to argue that Karan was not in the right mental state due to the recent tragedy of losing his parents.
Parm expressed reluctance, not wanting to face further trouble. Charan, however, assured him that proving Karan mentally unstable and placing him in a mental hospital was the best legal course. The plan involved Karan spending one night without hope, preparing for the legal battle the next morning.
Parm, grateful for Charan's guidance, thanked him before leaving the firm. Outside, he sensed the watchman's suspicious eyes, but Parm's attention shifted as Balbir, his mother, called in distress. Assuring her that everything was fine, Parm promised to be home by 7 PM.
Riding his motorcycle, Parm reflected on the turbulent evening. The night held uncertainty, but with Charan's assistance, he hoped to navigate the legal complexities surrounding Karan's case. Little did he know the challenges that lay ahead as he raced against time to ensure justice for his troubled nephew.