The episode opens mid-courtroom drama where Advocate Vidhi Sharma is intensely cross-examining police officer Pankaj Purohit regarding the alleged murder of Padma by Advocate Raghav Singh Rajput. Officer Purohit initially testifies that he saw Raghav with a blood-stained dagger. Vidhi aggressively questions him, asking if he actually witnessed Raghav stabbing Padma or attacking her in any way. Under pressure, Officer Purohit admits that when he entered the house, Raghav was kneeling with the blood-stained dagger in his hand, but he did not see Raghav commit the act of stabbing.
The opposing counsel, Badal Singh, objects, pointing out that Raghav’s fingerprints were on the dagger. Vidhi cleverly counters that fingerprints would naturally be present if Raghav had merely picked up the dagger, which doesn’t prove he used it to attack Padma. She reiterates that the officer never saw Raghav attack Padma, thereby challenging the officer’s initial implication.
Vidhi then dramatically requests permission to present evidence from the accused’s mobile phone. The judge grants permission. Vidhi plays an audio recording of a phone call. In the call, a distressed Padma is heard speaking to someone she addresses as “Bade Babu.” She informs him that her wedding is scheduled in three days and she’s coming to the city to seek his blessings in person, insisting he must attend. “Bade Babu’s” voice (who is later revealed to be the real antagonist and not Raghav) sounds surprised and slightly menacing. The call ends abruptly with Padma’s voice trailing off, overlaid with the sound of a medical heart monitor beeping erratically, indicating her distress or a medical emergency during/after the call.
Simultaneously, the scene cuts to Padma in a hospital bed, critically ill and on oxygen. A nurse, alarmed by Padma’s deteriorating condition, calls for a doctor. As medical staff attend to her, the same “Bade Babu” (the man from the phone call, who is also Chandrabhan Thakur’s henchman) is seen ominously walking down the hospital corridor and entering Padma’s room, apparently unnoticed, with clear intent to harm her further.
Back in court, Vidhi tells the judge she wants the audio recording preserved. She then reveals she has video footage of Padma’s Haldi (turmeric) ceremony, which she claims will prove that another key witness, Rupa Rani, has lied to the court. The judge is shown watching the Haldi video on the phone.
The “Kal Dekhiye” (Next Episode Preview) segment shows the judge granting bail to Raghav Singh Rajput. Raghav’s father expresses immense gratitude to Vidhi. Later, Vidhi is seen teary-eyed, telling her father she feels pity for Raghav. Her father cryptically remarks that a day will come when Raghav will search only for her, and that before that, Vidhi must save “them” (implying Padma). The preview ends with the sinister “Bade Babu” in Padma’s hospital room, holding a pillow, seemingly about to smother her.
Major Recap Points:
- Key Witness Undermined & New Evidence: Advocate Vidhi successfully gets Officer Pankaj Purohit to admit he did not witness Raghav attacking Padma. She then introduces crucial audio evidence of a phone call between Padma and the mysterious “Bade Babu,” hinting at another angle to the crime.
- Padma’s Critical Condition & Imminent Threat: Padma is revealed to be alive but critically ill in a hospital. The real antagonist, “Bade Babu,” is shown entering her hospital room with the intent to silence her permanently.
Plot Twists & Key Revelations:
- Padma is Alive: The case initially seemed like a murder trial, but Padma being alive (though in critical condition) shifts the immediate crime to attempted murder, changing the dynamics.
- Officer Purohit’s Admission: His confession that he didn’t see Raghav stab Padma, only saw him with the dagger, significantly weakens the direct evidence against Raghav.
- The “Bade Babu” Phone Call: This is a major revelation. It introduces a new, sinister character (“Bade Babu”) who Padma was in contact with just before her wedding and the attack. Her distress during the call and his surprised/menacing tone suggest he is involved. The call also implies Padma was getting married, which might be a motive.
- Antagonist’s Hospital Visit: The same “Bade Babu” is shown attempting to harm Padma in the hospital, confirming he is a primary threat and likely the real perpetrator or working for them (Chandrabhan Thakur).
- Rupa Rani’s Lie & Haldi Video: Vidhi claims Rupa Rani (another witness, presumably for the prosecution) has lied, and she has a Haldi ceremony video of Padma as proof. This suggests the prosecution’s narrative might be built on falsehoods.
- Raghav Granted Bail (Kal Dekhiye): This is a significant win for the defense, allowing Raghav to potentially aid in uncovering the truth.
- Vidhi’s Father’s Statement (Kal Dekhiye): His words imply Raghav’s innocence and a future where Raghav will rely on Vidhi. More importantly, he tasks Vidhi with saving “them” (Padma), highlighting the ongoing danger to Padma’s life.
Predicted Outcomes (Next Episode/Arc):
- Attempt on Padma’s Life: “Bade Babu” will attempt to kill Padma in the hospital. Vidhi, or perhaps Raghav’s brother Aman (who was on the phone with Vidhi earlier), might rush to the hospital to intervene, leading to a confrontation.
- Raghav’s Role Post-Bail: Once out on bail, Raghav, now aware of Vidhi’s efforts and the new evidence, will likely actively participate in clearing his name and finding the real culprit, possibly teaming up with Vidhi.
- Unmasking “Bade Babu” and Chandrabhan Thakur: The focus will shift to identifying “Bade Babu” and establishing his direct link to Chandrabhan Thakur as the mastermind behind the attack on Padma and framing Raghav.
- Rupa Rani’s Testimony Challenged: The Haldi ceremony video will be played in court, exposing Rupa Rani’s lies and further discrediting the prosecution’s case against Raghav.
- Padma’s Testimony (if she recovers): If Padma survives the attempt on her life, her testimony will be paramount in identifying her attacker (“Bade Babu”) and revealing the motive.