J.S.K - Janaki V v/s State of Kerala (2025) Movie Script

"Couple Arrested in
Wild Boar Shooting Case"
When the destined road
was shattered anew
the same old notions rose,
as in times long past
A history once set aflame with aim
bears the soul of
scriptures etched in virtue
When the destined road
was shattered anew
the same old notions rose,
as in times long past
A history once set aflame with aim
bears the soul of
scriptures etched in virtue
Rise from fire
Rise from fire
Rise from fire
Rise from fire
The weight of destinys hand,
the mental prisons it carved
have drawn over a thousand sins from us
The path they call sacred,
the one you crossed alone
let the world witness
its depth, its loneliness
The poems echoed across
the world of joy and sorrow
are wounds, raw and unbearable
And the ancient laws
that hold this worlds core
have weathered trials
and bloomed into change
Rise from fire
Rise from fire
Rise from fire
Rise from fire
Rise from fire
Rise from fire
Rise from fire
Bishop, he's inside.
I already told him you'd be coming.
You do this.
Tell everyone in the office to step out.
It's all clear. Come, Bishop.
Please.
It's upstairs.
Advocate Sir, our Bishop.
Come, please have a seat.
David, you usually go to
St. Mary's Church in Kaloor, right?
Yes.
Father Williams Kottur is
the vicar there, right?
We were together in Bombay for a long time.
Most of our work was in the colonies.
Together, we built a church there
for the believers toiling in the slums.
I went there last month after so long.
The slums are still the same.
Nothing's changed for them.
If a school had been built back then,
even those slums would've
disappeared by now.
Faith is the foundation
of everything, David.
I heard at the Bishop House that
David is one of our believers.
That's why I came in person today.
This is the time for all
believers to stand together.
Some people are ganging
up against the church
trying to shatter our faith.
David shouldn't stand with them.
I'm not against the
church or faith, Bishop.
But yeah!
I'm against a criminal.
An inhuman.
Francis Philip.
In a way that tarnishes
the church's pride...
No, no!
Not for the church, Bishop!
The ones who left their homes
and everything behind for faith,
the naive nuns who took the holy
vows to become Christ's brides...
Their whole lives were ruined!
Even if a thousand
cassock-wearing priests line up
to shield the ones
responsible for that ruin...
no matter who tries to protect them...
I will stand against them!
All of them.
And they will be crucified
in the court of justice!
Bishop...
Shall I bring someone
and talk to him again?
I can talk to a advocate.
But not to a rogue!
Anyway, David Abel Donovan is
not the final word of justice.
The church knows what to do.
The situation here is worsening.
Behind me, you can see members
of the Youth Movement activists
trying to force their way into
the Thampanoor police station.
We're informed that
additional police forces
will arrive to control the situation.
The renowned David Abel Donovan,
a leading high court advocate,
has agreed to represent the case.
Although there have been previous
allegations against Father Francis,
this is the first time someone has been
willing to file a written complaint.
Anoop, weve been informed that
Donovan will arrive shortly
with the complaint on behalf of his client.
Thank you, Aparna.
Reporter Aparna was with us from
the Thampanoor police station area.
Considering the current situation,
more youth movement activists
are expected to arrive here.
Putting the church, society
and government on edge,
the nun rape complaint is once again
stirring controversy in Kerala.
The nun who filed the complaint
has been serving at the
convent near St. Sebastian's
Church, Palayam for several years.
Hello?
He hasnt arrived yet.
Well, youll see it live when he does.
No one here has been
informed of his arrival.
What timing!
The Commissioner is out of town.
Now, we have to handle everything.
The church mustve already called the MLA,
and he is leaving me peaceless!
Hes demanding that I settle the
case without accepting the complaint.
Tell me, Jishnu. What's going on?
We received a direct call
from David Abel's office,
informing us that he was coming
to the station with a complaint.
However, it's unclear whether
the complainant is with him.
He'll be here any minute now.
Hey, how long have I been calling you!?
-I was talking with-
-Never mind.
Samuel, we can't stop David...
but we can block the case
and the news he brings.
What can I do, sir?
Im just a CPO.
Youre safe at that station because I know
nothing happens there
without your knowledge.
The media, youth political party,
and cops have gathered there, right?
Do I need to personally
ask you to cause a ruckus
and initiate a police
charge when David arrives?
Sir, journalists are everywhere.
Also, what if someone finds it out?
Even if so, no one will question you.
Im not the only one supporting the church,
if this goes wrong, everyone will suffer.
Including you and me.
So, to be on the safe side
we need to take these measures.
David must not enter
the station. Understand?
Move away!
Move!
'Father Francis is innocent'
'David Abel Go Back'
Step back!
Step back, I said!
Sir, please, you can't go there.
Sir, I need to go inside!
-Its an emergency, sir.
-Move back!
Just move away!
Move!
Move back!
You can't go there now, sir.
Its so ruckus here.
-Please co-operate.
-Sir, the situation is very bad.
Sir, let's go back.
We must say that this is the
fault of the home ministry.
This is the fault of the chief minister who
handles home ministry who handles police.
Unless he changes his nature of handling
it all saying he's got two strong hearts...
nothing's gonna change here.
What's this? What the hell did you do?
That dead guy is almost your dad's age!
Are you blind or what?
Station duty is not like
a routine police march!
You need to handle it carefully!
You must have stayed alert!
Yeah, keep staring down when I speak!
What should I tell the
authorities when they call?
Sir... I just pushed them back.
Pushed them back? Really?
Sir, a lady is asking
permission to meet you.
A boy is with her.
Since the SI is late...
-Ask them to come in.
-Okay, sir.
Jishnu, are you sure the
deceased was a youth activist?
Have you seen the deceased here before?
-No, sir.
-Yeah, just suffer!
There are cameras everywhere.
They cover the entire area!
It has been confirmed that the man
who died due to police brutality
-is Thrissur native Vidhyadharan Pillai.
-Sir...
The corpse has been kept
in the medical college.
What happened? Go on, tell me.
Jishnu, has the RDO reached the place?
When will the post mortem procedures begin?
Did we get any information
regarding that from the police?
Its not simple as you say.
Post mortem would only
take place before the RDO.
For that, it takes some time.
The media people are
already eating our heads.
They don't care if its dead or alive.
Don't you know the media people here?
Doctor, please, just do it for us.
Hey, its a case that has
been reported 'brought dead'.
Now, people will crucify saying
I overturned the autopsy report.
After all, everyone's waiting
for a chance to take me down.
Ugh! Such a useless guy!
Hello, sir.
-What's the update?
-Hes been moved to the mortuary.
Its marked as 'brought in dead.'
A girl who collapsed here has
been taken there. Check it out.
Shes probably in the emergency
room, sir. I'll go there.
-Alright.
-Okay.
Sir, these are the relatives...
Go to the mortuary and identify the body.
I'll be right back. Go ahead.
Come.
SI of Thampanoor station, Kanakaraj.
See, officer...
She appears to be a victim
of brutal sexual abuse.
By one or more.
Rape?
Yes.
This girls the daughter of the man
who was reported dead here earlier, right?
-Hello?
-Sir...
They are enquiring about a girl.
You...
bring... them here.
Okay, sir.
Hey, what's the update?
Nothing's been informed yet.
Did you get off from there?
No, how can I leave without finishing this?
Get here quickly. Don't waste time.
Why aren't you answering?
Hey!
Naveen!
Hey...
I'm Thampanoor SI, Kanakaraj.
How are you related to this boy?
Sir... my name is Saira.
I'm his elder sister.
He went there to meet his friends.
Isn't he alright?
Let that girl regain consciousness first.
Then Ill let you know if hes alright!
Sir!
Hello? Sir?
Why did you come to Thiruvananthapuram?
To meet my friend, sir.
-Where?
-Kazhakkoottam.
I asked why did you come?
Just casually, sir.
Casually in Techno Park?
-Yes.
-Sir...
We've got the CCTV footages
from the railway station.
Tell me.
Sir, I met her at the railway station...
She asked for my phone to call her dad.
When he didnt pick up,
I went with her to the police station.
Sir, when I called on another
number in the phone...
a girl answered the call.
She said she's working with
this girl in Bangalore.
Then, what did she say?
Nothing in detail.
She said she'll be here
in the morning itself.
Well...
You come with me,
we have to meet the doctor.
Relative, as in?
Younger brother, sir.
Son of our relative.
Why did they come from Thrissur to here?
I told them to, sir.
You?
Janaki had a medical check-up.
-What checkup?
-She didn't mention it correctly, sir.
When they came to the
station in the morning...
-why didn't you go to pick them?
-Well, we live in Kazhakkoottam...
And when they said they'll
come over in a rickshaw...
Come, come.
-Doctor...
-Yes?
these are the relatives of that girl.
One minute.
Give this tablet now,
feed her after two hours,
then give the injection.
-Tell me.
-Hows the girl doing now?
She was restless. Ive sedated
her, so she's in that effect.
Doctor, as you know, this
is a sexual assault case.
So, the procedures...
See, I felt that she was
mentally traumatized.
So, when I asked her in detail,
she told me about the sexual abuse.
There are physical signs too.
Any chance for DNA profiling?
I cant guarantee that.
Anyway, let me consult with
the gynecology department.
Also, the internal infections
are more than 2-3 days old.
Weve collected a sample
for preliminary testing.
Lets wait for the results.
Then Ill inform you.
Okay doctor.
So, there will be police
force outside the ICU.
-Alright.
-Doctor, can I see the girl?
Wait, I'll tell you.
Doctor...
This must remain highly confidential.
Its a sensitive case.
A 23-year-old woman,
taken by a police vehicle
from Thampanoor Police Station
to the medical college,
has been subjected
to brutal sexual assault.
Its still unclear whether her father came
to the police station looking for her.
Where did all this begin?
Why did Advocate David Abel
Donovan pull a publicity stunt
outside the courthouse
by calling the media?
Sir, Samuel has arrived.
Isn't his reckless act the reason
that poor man lost his life?
What does David Abel have to say
to the girl who lost her father?
The media has enough fuel
to run wild for two days.
Have you seen the rape victim?
Yes, sir.
Vidhyadharan Pillai, who came to the
station with a complaint, is now dead.
Let's check the DGP's
response to the incident.
As I said, Vidhyadharan Pillai's
death is an isolated incident.
The post-mortem report states that
the cause of death was cardiac arrest.
It has no connection to the incident that
took place at the police
station this morning.
Still, a police officer from
Thampanoor Police Station
has been suspended in connection
with the investigation.
The only family that
girl had was her father.
She was raised without a mother.
It's not hard to guess...
what she was up to in Bangalore.
-Has her statement been recorded?
-Yes, at the hospital itself.
Will Sir be returning today?
Samuel Sir, you may leave. I'll call you.
Its not those in the Secretariat
but those who rule outside
it who make the decisions.
Thats what others will see and hear.
That girl could also be part of this.
Who knows?
Sir!
We'll only get a clearer picture
once her health condition improves.
Thanks, Jishnu.
The legal expert,
is now speaking to us regarding
the Thampanoor police station case.
Looks like the media is going all out to
bury the Father Francis case we exposed.
Let them do whatever they know.
Well show them what were capable of!
They're saying I shouldn't
even be talking to you.
But, Im the one who
initiated this meeting.
The police, the ones with
the power, sitting here...
the people's representatives,
including me...
and advocates like you, and the
judges who preach the law...
are always on one side.
Thats the only way it works.
And thats exactly how this system runs.
-And on the other side...
-The public!
A helpless, unarmed crowd who
cant do a damn thing, right?
Just a bunch of powerless people.
No need to lose your cool, man.
Whats the section, Gopakumar?
Yeah, IPC 141.
Unlawful assembly.
Gathering of people without prior consent.
If they roll up their
sleeves to mess with you...
theyll screw you over royally!
Theres point going to court only
if youve got a coat to wear.
Let him run around for a bit, sir.
Didnt he show off, gathering people?
Then what happened?
A poor man ended up dead
on the road, thats all!
-Cheap theatrics.
-Just cool down, man!
Hey, I came here for your sake.
Shouldnt we be grateful to the priests
who stand for 1-1.5 hours every Sunday...
conducting mass and taking
peoples sins off their shoulders?
Listen, just close that
Father Francis case.
Theyll take care of the
complaints and all that jazz.
Otherwise, you wont be able
to handle the repercussions!
Repercussions?
You mean the aftershocks?
You damn...
Thats the face and the
brilliance of your ruling party.
Thats all there is.
And then... gratitude...
that should be there for MLA Antony.
Back in 2006 and 2011...
You got thrashed in the elections
after your allies and partners
turned their backs as you had
disagreements over the seats.
That humiliation and disgrace you
suffered finally wore off in 2016!
That time, you crawled into bishop
houses, kissed their palms...
and printed big-ass photos
in the newspapers the Christian
folks in Kottayam read.
And by tossing holy sand
into the believers' eyes...
for the first time ever,
you pulled off a historic win
in the constituency election!
So yeah, you should be grateful!
To those bishops and the Church.
You damn well should be!
And yeah, keep a tiny bit of
gratitude left for the voters too.
Stop it!
Consider that this is just a part
of Kerala's model of power politics
celebrated by the media.
Neither the central government
nor anyone else decides
the affairs of this state
with a 9 lakh crore GSDP.
We do!
Us means...
It includes the communities
and leaders within it.
Yes!
We, the deciders.
The power brokers of this state
are building our own empire.
That's our supreme legacy!
Supreme legacy?
My foot!
And I care a shit for your power politics!
And as for your case...
We'll see in the court!
Weve been together since 12th grade.
After that...
For engineering in Coimbatore.
Then, we got placed in Bangalore
through campus recruitment.
Even though the work pressure was
high, we truly enjoyed life there.
I swear, if you keep calling like
this, Ill just switch off my phone.
Calling me non-stop!
She had such a high bond with her father.
If needed, you couldve
remarried at the right age!
Cant stand the fact that
Im living a happy life, huh?
Once this probation ends,
Ill bring Pillechan along.
Then dad and daughter can have all the fun!
Im going all out here
just to make that happen.
Dad, Im cutting the call.
I might not be able to call at night.
Theres a party here tonight.
When... did Janaki come
back to her hometown?
All of us... came together.
Actually...
She came to her hometown for
the temple festival on Friday.
We boarded the bus to
return on Sunday itself.
On Tuesday, her dad called and said shes
unwell, and shell only come after 2 days.
We couldnt reach her over the phone.
Then her dad said...
Her phones not working...
And its not turning on.
During the time you all
came and left from here...
Do you remember anything
particular happening?
That evening after the festival,
when she came to drop us at the bus stop,
we stopped by a bakery.
-For you?
-Orange.
2 orange juices and 1 lime.
Lime.
This has no sugar at all.
Taste this.
This aint good.
-No, right?
-Theres no sugar.
Brother...
-Tell me, dear.
-Theres no sugar in this.
Sugar?
Wait, let me check.
Its sweet only.
Bro, you taste it too.
Brother, for her, it seems
like its not sweet enough.
Its very sweet, man!
-Come, come.
-Its sweet only, dear.
Why dont you just step all over me and go?
Move aside, will you!
Im moving, just a little late.
You would've knocked her down just now.
Girls, pay the bill and leave.
O Lord, heed the stirrings of my soul
Receive this humble flame of worship
My heart rests its faith in You
Does the sun in my eyes begin to fade?
Does the rhythm in my
chest fall quietly still?
The clouds, once fluttering
their wings, have drifted away
Do the nights and days weave a tale
that smoulders in the pyre of my heart?
Do smiles and whispers vanish,
lost in the hush of waves embrace?
Before the night slips away,
does the moonlight vanish too?
Are fading embers settling
over the dreams I once held?
When silence curls in the
lap of rainbows and light
O time, do you still surge
ahead, unyielding as a stone?
Does the sun in my eyes begin to fade?
Who casts the eye that sees,
and walks beside me all the way?
Those days, their smiles
lingering like flowers in bloom,
have withered into nowhere
Your memories stretch deep,
like an ocean made of tears
And my life too
does it still move
on, heavy as a stone?
I did my duty, mom.
I...
I didnt push him down on purpose.
Still...
it happened by your hands.
I heard a case has been
filed against that advocate.
Yeah, I heard that too.
Do the nights and days weave a tale
that smoulders in the pyre of my heart?
Do smiles and whispers vanish,
lost in the hush of waves embrace?
Thats the section.
Do you need some special training
to investigate a rape case?
What kind of officer are you!
Just cut the call!
Are you...
the relative staying with Janaki?
-Get that girl ready quickly.
-Okay, sir.
Sir, shes not in a
state to talk right now.
Also, shes saying theres
no need to file a case.
Who doesnt want a case?
You or her?
Any problem if we just see her?
No, right?
Hey, take this away.
Im Mathayoos Baby.
CI, Poonkunnam station.
Now, this case is registered
based on the medical report.
We have to investigate and submit a report.
Within days.
Its mentioned in the
Trivandrum report that...
when you were coming back after seeing
off your friends at the bus stop,
you were assaulted at the bakery.
How much of that is true?
What actually happened there?
That night...
after I sent off Lakshmi
and Rakshitha in the bus...
I realised my phone was missing.
Then...
I came back...-
Brother!
Brother!
Can you come here for a sec?
Brother?
Who are you?
Just try to remember without crying.
Are you able to...
recall his face or appearance?
The dress you wore that day...
why did you destroy it?
That...
before we went to Venu uncles house...
saying we dont need all this...
my father burnt it.
What exactly happened at Trivandrum
railway station back then?
I...
When I said Im gonna file a case...
father and uncle were against
it from the very beginning.
Dads been with me ever
since that incident happened.
That day, at the railway station...
I got on the wrong platform...
when I went to the toilet and came back.
In that panic, since he didnt see me,
wondering if I went to the police station
or if something bad had happened to me,
he must have gone and
enquired at the police station.
Dear, were thinking of heading back.
How long will the child
stay with your sister, dear?
CI sir also mentioned about
moving you to the rescue home.
And our shops in a mess too...
Ill come back quickly
once I sort all that out.
Okay?
Okay, dear?
I wandered through
the world of darkness
and endured the river
that reeked of smoke
Misfortune has folded itself around me
Shattered, I lay myself
at the feet of the Lord
Firoz, you got into service through
the dying-in-harness quota, right?
Why does this unease
surge from the deep of me?
No need for Kanava fish,
itll mess up my stomach.
If you get prawns, make it with mango.
Add pepper too.
What?
Sir, weve got those guys in
the Thar Jeep from the bakery.
Just take a look, sir.
Kishore Menon.
He's the nephew of RJ mall owner.
What are these festival committee
member badges doing in your kitchen?
Sir, thats my friend Anands.
So you are getting drunk
all night here, huh?
Sir, we did have 2 shots
since it was festival time.
-Other than that, we dont know anything.
-What? Did you black out or what?
That day, there was a rift between
2-3 girls and some guys, sir.
Why don't you step all over me and go?
Ill ask them what I should.
You just answer what I asked you.
Sir...
Sir, I found this in his vehicle.
Some kind of spray.
What's this?
Sir... um, maybe a customer
forgot it here in the shop.
And I...
How do forgotten items end up in your car?
Did you buy it yourself, or
did someone buy it for you?
Sir, it's the customer's...
Sir, please dont hit us.
Hey, that's enough.
Theyre just poor boys.
Ill question them.
Now that weve come this far,
wouldnt it be better to
just confess what you did?
Sir, it's true there was an
argument at the bakery that day.
But beyond that, we swear we know nothing.
Oi, you bloody liar! Ill
beat the truth out of you!
Sir, please dont hit us!
Acting like you dont know anything!
Then why is your fingerprint
neatly sitting there, huh?
Even after seeing the girl
leave her phone at your shop,
-you still...
-Sir, we didnt do anything!
You got the chance and did god knows what!
Now playing all innocent!
Sir, please dont hit us!
Sir, please!
Hey...
Where are their staff members?
That Hindi guy saw something, but
the Tamilian says he knows nothing.
Then bring the one who does.
Hey, bring him.
Hey, these bruises will fade by the
time we present them in court, right?
They'll fade in two days, sir.
-Sir, sir...
-I'll thrash you!
Shut up!
Isnt there a case registered in
your name at Poonkunnam station?
For groping a girl in broad daylight?
Sir, thats a false case.
I swear its false, sir.
Welcome, my guest!
Come on in.
Everything you know...
everything...
just spill the truth.
Then you'll be saved.
Understood?
Understood?
Right?
Understood? Huh?
Are you dumb?
Sir, that day...
Huh?
What?
Sir, that day...
Tell me.
-Did you see?
-Yes, dude!
-Hey, back-back.
-Its also good!
-Chotu, did you get the juice orders?
-Two orange and one lime.
A few lovely ladies, Chotu!
Superb! We've got plenty!
Fantastic!
Zoom in.
If were swooping someone,
it should be girls like this!
What a sight!
All of them are superb, right?
Poonkunnam rape case accused, bakery
owner Tony and his friend Anand,
have been remanded in police custody
by the First Class Judicial Magistrate
for evidence collection.
The investigation team told 48 News
that the charge sheet will be prepared
and the accused will be presented
in court as soon as possible.
-Response from opposition leader Sivaprasad.
-What did they say in the news?
Sister, whats on the news?
Were satisfied with the
ongoing investigation.
News will continue after a break.
I asked what they showed in the news.
What do you want now?
Shouldnt we go meet her?
I wanted to ask you something.
You already knew this girl, didnt you?
Hey...
When I was left all alone,
when I made a big decision in my life...
you were the one who stood by me.
I know what's running through your mind.
An endless flame burns inside
and a new hope comes into light
Don't think you're all alone.
Tears fade before they fall
as morning light
unfolds in gentle warmth
Shall we move forward with
the application in court?
Janaki, you're not alone anymore.
The state government is ready
to provide everything,
including shelter through the
womens cell and legal assistance.
However, considering the wishes
of the survivor, who is an adult,
she is permitted to go with Ms. Saira.
as newfound hope glimmers into being
Tears fade before they fall
as morning light
unfolds in gentle warmth
Deep within
numbness turns to frost
Deep within, numbness turns to frost
In solitude, new wings take flight
O girl, you are the flame
O girl, you are the flame
Burn bright, untamed and free
Tonight, even pain will quietly fade
Rise upon your wings and soar
It was an accident.
Sister was all alone after brother left us.
When I saw Janaki at the railway
station that day, it reminded me of that.
In these tender memories,
afar, softened eyes linger
In these tender memories,
afar, softened eyes linger
Time stands, a silent guardian
Snow melts over barren lands
as new branches begin to bloom
Now, a presence walks beside you
Deep within
The district sessions court has rejected
the bail request of the
Poonkunnam rape case accused.
With evidence collection complete, they've
been transferred to Thrissur Sub Jail.
The police are yet to retrieve
the bakery's CCTV footage,
a key piece of evidence.
The High Court has
ordered a swift conclusion
of the case arguments
and an expedited verdict.
Usually...
in these kinds of situations...
it's an in-camera procedure.
What happened to me...
shouldn't happen to any other girl.
Ive got nothing to hide...
and nothing to fear.
Okay.
CC No. 233/23
233/23
Your Honour...
witness presented.
PW1 to testify as the victim.
Dr Elizabeth Mammen and investigating
officer Mathayoos Baby to be examined.
Also, an application has been
submitted to record the testimony.
Do you need in-camera?
Not needed.
PW1 Janaki Vidhyadharan.
Janaki Vidhyadharan.
Hey...
I called you, I'm CPO Firoz.
Wanted to meet Janaki.
Its not new to see the powerful
and rich buying anything they want.
Its disgusting that even
though not a single lawyer
from the Thrissur Bar Association agreed
to appear for these filthy accused,
Mr David, a top advocate
from the High Court himself,
has personally shown up to defend them.
Yes, its really shocking that Advocate David
Abel Donovan is the lawyer for the defense.
Sir, sir...
Why did you take up such a case?
Janakis chief is done,
cross-exam will start now.
Venu uncle called to
ask where the court is.
Theyre on the way.
Mr David, please proceed.
How long have you been
working at Cognisoft?
I joined as a trainee on 3rd March, 2023.
Campus selection?
Speak louder, girl.
Yes.
Within 2 months of joining as a
trainee through campus selection...
you came to Kerala to attend the
festival with all these friends, right?
Lakshmi was my college classmate.
Rakshitha was my roommate ever
since I moved to Bangalore.
They joined me when I
said I was going home.
Wasn't there a third person
apart from these two?
I mean...a boyfriend?
No.
Okay, noted.
Call the next witness.
Your Honour, Id like to
call Prosecution Witness 2...
Dr Elizabeth Mammen.
Yes.
Doctor...
Doctor, youre the one who prepared
and signed this report, right?
Yes.
What were your findings?
Genital injuries, infection...
and supporting lab reports
on the sexual abuse.
Right.
Please note, Your Honour.
For cross-examination.
Thank you, Your Honour.
Doctor, why didnt you
opt for DNA profiling?
It had already been three days,
so the chances of
collecting DNA were very low.
Even from the internal organs?
No, it would've washed off.
Genital injuries, abrasions, bruises...
It's all there in the report.
Still, you couldn't collect DNA?
Objection, Your Honor.
Sustained.
Mr. Defense Advocate, you're
talking to a medical expert.
If there's no chance, that
definitely means no chance.
Please continue.
Pardon me, Your Honor.
As per this blood sample report...
Drugs were used.
What for?
-To make her unconscious.
-That's why there's chloroform.
Chloroform's effect only
lasts a short while.
So, they must've used another drug.
Another drug?
You mean...
For an extra effect?
It also means...
It was for extra pleasure.
Am I right?
Yeah, maybe.
That's exactly the point.
To get that extra high...
if I suggest the victim
used the drug herself...
would you object?
Objection, Your Honor!
If there was one or more people
at the time of the crime,
they would've forcefully
injected it to her.
So...
that indicates more than
one person was involved.
Isn't it?
Not necessarily.
Why?
It can even be a single person
who did it multiple times.
The court may please take note of this.
There's no clarity that more
than one person was involved.
Even the doctor isn't sure.
Can you confirm that the injury was
caused on the day of the incident?
No.
-Thank you, doctor. -Uh... Your Honor...
"Old injury" means just
2-3 days old, that's all.
Please allow me to
cross-examine Investigating Officer,
Ayyanthol Circle Inspector.
PW5, Investigating Officer,
CI Mathayoos Baby.
On what basis did you prepare the
final charge sheet for this case?
There is both evidence
and eyewitness testimony
confirming that the victim went
to the bakery with her friends.
Also, the doctor's testimony states
that the victim was sexually assaulted.
The second accused, Anand's name, was
found on a badge near the crime scene.
Moreover, the chloroform used to render her
unconscious was found in the accused's car.
The first accused's
fingerprints were on it.
All these facts point
directly to the accused.
You can breathe in between, okay?
As per the charge sheet,
on the night of May 14th...
what exactly happened?
-That night, Janaki, Lakshmi,
and- -Went to the bakery...
Janaki forgot her phone there.
That's what you're going to say, right?
You missed one thing.
According to Janaki's statement,
when they entered the bakery...
they had an altercation with
another group of customers.
Yet, in your charge sheet...
there is no mention of them whatsoever.
That day, one of the individuals
who had an issue with Janaki was
the nephew of RJ Mall Thrissur owner
Ravindranath; Kishore Menon, correct?
Is that why...
he suddenly disappeared from the case?
No, sir.
We conducted an investigation.
At the time of the crime...
Kishore and his friends were
attending a temple music festival.
There are eyewitnesses confirming this.
Rather...
The fact that one of their
uncles is a businessman
is not a valid reason to
implicate them in this case.
Alright.
After that, when did the crime occur?
Exact time.
Can you specify that?
Between 10:30 and 11:00, Janaki returned
to the bakery searching for her phone.
The accused, who were present at that time,
rendered her unconscious with
chloroform spray and then raped her.
Why would chloroform be in a bakery?
I dont understand.
Whats difficult to understand?
Why would someone have
chloroform in a bakery?
To knock out the flour before baking bread?
-No.
-Then?
If the chloroform was not from the bakery,
and considering the limited timeframe,
that means...
Within the hour Janaki
forgot her phone and left...
the accused would have had
to buy it in between.
-Is that possible?
-Yes.
But you stated in the charge sheet...
that the chloroform was
already present there.
Yes.
Make up your mind.
Was the chloroform already
there, or was it brought in?
It was already there.
Okay.
So, you claim the accused had procured
it earlier and kept it there...
to assault girls who frequented the bakery?
No!
Are you suggesting that my clients
had the foresight to anticipate
Janaki would forget her phone that day,
thus creating an opportunity
for sexual assault?
Is that what you are implying?
How much does this spray cost?
I don't know.
Other than inducing unconsciousness,
what is its actual purpose?
Or if it was purchased...
where did the accused buy it from?
How many times must it be sprayed to
render a healthy adult unconscious?
Doesnt the Kerala police know that
pouring chloroform onto a cotton ball
and holding it over someones face,
as shown in movies, wont
actually knock someone out?
Number one in the country, they say!
Your Honor...
Chloroform was used only
for the initial attack.
It wasnt intended to keep
her unconscious for long.
Besides, after the initial attack...
She was strangled with a wet cloth,
pulled tightly around her neck
from the front, suffocating her.
She lost consciousness,
panicked after the attack.
This was recorded in her testimony.
And this so-called random wet cloth...
is a crucial piece of evidence.
Has the police found it yet?
DID YOU?
No response, Your Honor.
And the question must remain...
marked.
Unanswered.
The investigating officer cannot explain
how the accused got hold of
the evidence tied to this case.
Yet, they have to close the case quickly.
And, surprisingly...
Id like to reiterate that...
the very existence of such
a substance in the bakery
is entirely fabricated and
maybe registered as a fake.
Your Honor, this is unacceptable!
The chloroform allegedly used by
the accused to make her unconscious
was recovered from the first accuseds
bakery by the investigating officer.
Even if someone else had placed it there,
shouldnt it be assumed that the
accused did so with malicious intent?
But none of this was
included in the charge sheet.
Dont you know our police?
They'd have beaten a
confession out of them.
I humbly request the court not
to record this statement, sir.
And I'd also like to call
defense evidence one and two.
Tony Thomas, Anand Muralidharan.
Your Honor, this is not acceptable.
This violates procedure.
Since when is an accused persons
statement officially recorded?
Section 30, Indian Evidence Act.
When everything, including the police
and the government, turns against them...
the court is the only hope to
prove my clients' innocence.
Permission granted.
The prosecution may
cross-examine the witnesses.
But you should keep their
self-esteem protected.
Definitely, Your Honor.
On a daily basis, at what
time do you close the shop?
At 9:00 p.m.
On the day of the incident...
on the evening of May 14...
who closed the shop, and at what time?
My staff and I closed it.
Since there was a temple festival,
it would have been
around 9:30 to 9:45 p.m.
When did you open the shop again?
The next day...
The staff opened it when the
milk van arrived in the morning.
Have you seen this girl before?
That evening...
She came to our shop for juice.
Was she alone?
No.
She was with her friends.
Why was chloroform stored in your shop?
Customers leave behind
things at our shop sometimes.
Some come back for them.
Since no one claimed this...
I just kept it there.
Your Honor...
It's clear that no sincere and thorough
investigation has taken place in this case.
The accused's track record...
Neither their customers
nor the locals have raised
any complaints or
allegations against them...
Until now.
Your Honor, this is completely false.
As if there's never been
a case against them.
This man, DW2, Anand Muralidharan...
Has a case registered against him
Crime No. 234/2017.
For attempting to rape a
woman in a public place.
It was filed at the nearby
Poonkunnam Police Station.
Your Honor, it was just a road accident.
Things got heated, and they argued.
The case was filed against my
client out of revenge. Its false.
And what's the present status of that case?
You may please check, Your Honor.
All evidences relating to this case and
presented before the court...
are absurd and illogical.
Moreover, Exhibit No. 2...
Is inconclusive.
Such an incident never took place.
In light of this...
Please allow me to cross-examine the
cases first eyewitnessthe victim.
This is injustice, Your Honor.
This is a persecution trial.
So, it must not be permitted.
If allowed, it would amount
to mental harassment.
Not only that...
If a victim is cross-examined again...
It would be a direct violation of the
Victim-Friendly Court CRPC Amendment 2013.
So I plead with you,
please do not permit this.
Mr. Gopikrishnan...
When all evidence points to the accused...
If there's even a slight chance for
their defense, we must allow it.
Justice must be served.
Next hearing posted for July 25th.
Sir, in Father Franciss case,
you stood for the victim.
But here, you're defending the accused.
There, you appeared alongside the public
prosecutor who stood for the victim.
And here, you're standing against the
public prosecutor who stands for the victim.
Isnt that double standards?
Standing both for and
against at the same time?
Double standards, huh?
Who am I supposed to explain this to now?
You multi-standard folks?
I'm doing my job as an advocate!
The trial happens inside the courtroom.
One case, I stand for the victim.
Another, for the accused.
They're two different cases!
Let me do my job. You stick to yours!
Dont poke me and end up torn to bits.
Ill rip you all apart!
Please, my way!
Step aside.
Why are you late?
Where were you until now?
It was raining.
Where did you go?
Did you meet her?
Say something, Firoz.
What should I say, Mom?
That girl...
And that man's face wont
fade from my mind either.
I didnt even listen to what
he was trying to say, Mom.
Without being able to say
a word, that naive man...
...must have died of a broken heart, right?
I suddenly remembered Dad.
Sir, Ill give it.
But make sure no case comes against me.
No worries, just give it.
Okay, sir.
Hello, sir...
Im Samuel.
Ive sent some files with Kurup.
They might be useful to you.
- Okay.
- Okay, sir.
Even after knowing the
assault was against you...
why didnt you report it to the police
and instead, get a medical check-up
near your relatives house in secret?
Who is this Venkat?
Our team leader.
Nothing beyond just a team leader?
No.
He was your college senior, right?
Why didnt you mention that?
Okay.
After this incident, did he call you?
No.
On April 28th evening...
in this photo where Venkat tagged you...
your friendship seems a bit
more than just professional.
Not only that...
Wasnt Venkats reply post
"God is great, feeling blessed"
a response to your "Feeling loved"
status update on Facebook that morning?
Theres nothing beyond an
official relationship between us.
Okay.
On May 14th...
why didnt you return to
Bangalore with your friends?
I thought of staying back with
Dad for another day, thats all.
A trainee like you got leave?
That too, back-to-back for two days.
So, your team leader has
a soft spot for you, huh?
I worked two weekends,
so I had compensatory leave.
Thats how I got a break.
Do you watch porn?
Tell me.
I asked, do you watch porn videos?
Yes.
Do you mean youve watched it before, or...
do you watch it often?
Your Honour, you shouldnt
permit these types of questions.
Hes asking these questions
to mentally break my client.
Never.
We need to know the truth.
Her character...
and her habits as well.
Mr. David...
According to the law, you must consider
the mental state of the survivor.
So, please be gentle.
I shall, your honour.
But the court should consider the
mental state of the defense as well.
Mr. Defense...
this is not a stage for
arguments between me and you.
Pardon me, your honour.
When you first went to the bakery, was
there any issue with someone there?
What exactly happened?
Your Honour...
That day, she had an issue with some
youngsters who came to the bakery.
My clients were not involved in the matter.
However, they were witnesses.
-Eyewitnesses.
-Your Honour...
The original state of
that has been submitted
by the investigating
officer including evidence.
They were not a part of it.
-Your Honour...
-Get to the point.
8
6
Isn't this your phone number?
Yes.
Before this incident occurred...
the most searched topic from
your Google account was...
pregnancy contraceptive pills, like I-Pill.
What do you have to say about this?
Objection, Your Honour.
Does searching something on Google
define a person's character?
Perhaps someone searches
just to gain knowledge.
Furthermore, if this claim
is based on a Google analytical report...
I must clarify that such data is
not handed over to third parties.
This means it was either
hacked or manipulated.
Therefore, I humbly request you not
to record his statement into account.
Mr. David, watch your words.
What exactly are you trying to establish?
I'll make my point, Your Honour.
You testified to the police that
you went back to the bakery.
When was this?
I dont recall exactly.
But their bus left at 10:15 p.m.
I returned immediately after it departed.
When you returned...
had the bakery already closed?
No, it was still open.
You had the audacity to enter that bakery
alone knowing there was no one inside?
Well...
In the rush of losing my phone...
When you're brave...
the age of truth is cut short.
But when certain truths are marked...
they remain etched forever.
Like this.
Your Honour...
This is the CCTV footage from the
bakery on the day of the incident.
Perhaps...
had the investigating officers obtained it,
it would have been destroyed.
Since my clients were
fully aware of this...
I am submitting it directly
before this honourable court.
Your Honour, I request that the footage
be examined along with its time code.
Your Honour...
According to her own statement...
she returned to the bakery
at approximately 10:30 p.m.
However, in the bakerys CCTV footage...
my clients can be seen closing
the shop and leaving at 9:45 p.m.
If the shop was shut and locked at 9:45...
how could anything have happened
inside between 10:15 and 11:00?
Secondly...
none of the evidence presented
by the investigating officer
implicates my clients in any way.
Furthermore...
at the time of the alleged incident,
my client Tony Thomass mobile signal
was traced to the tower location
near his residence, which is 6
km away from the crime scene.
The investigating officer has submitted
nothing but trivial evidence here,
as if it were something groundbreaking.
It has become evident that no real effort
has been made in this case
to identify the true culprit.
Objection, Your Honour.
-What for?
-Ill explain.
Tonys mobile was not within
that towers range, thats true.
But...
Until Janakis phone was switched off,
that mobile and the second accused
in this case, Anands mobile
were within the bakerys tower range.
What does that imply?
That Janakis mobile was
lost in the bakery itself.
Janakis house,
the bakery,
the bus stop,
the temple where the festival took place
all of these locations fall
within the same tower range.
So how can you claim that Janakis phone
was lost in the bakery specifically?
My client, Anand
was at the temple until
the program concluded.
No further arguments on this matter.
-The defense may proceed.
-Thank you, Your Honour.
Did you and your current caretaker, Saira,
visit Gynecologist Dr. Gracy Mathew
at Nirmala Hospital on July 2nd?
Did you?
Yes.
-What was your medical concern?
What was it?
Your Honour
We all know that an adult woman
doesnt consult a gynecologist
for a simple fever, headache,
or general discomfort.
Ms. Janaki Vidhyadharan
is pregnant!
And she has already attempted
an abortion.
If rape was the cause of pregnancy
wouldnt that make the case even stronger?
Then why would she try to
abort such crucial evidence?
No, I never attempted an abortion.
Hes lying!
Hes trying to make up stories.
So, you didnt go to Nirmala Hospital.
And you didnt meet Dr. Gracy Mathew.
Would you say that?
Answer me, please!
I did go there.
But I didnt know I was pregnant.
Your Honour...
Concealing the rape was the first crime.
Attempting an abortion
was the second crime.
And now trying to mislead
the court by bringing up
the initial concealment as
an issue is the third crime.
A girl who lived only under the
love and protection of her father,
goes to a big city like Bengaluru.
She worked at the same
company as her boyfriend.
She got excessive freedom
and convenience there.
And a momentary mistake.
This rape is just a way
she found to hide the result of
that mistake from her father.
NO!
HE IS LYING!
This is utter nonsense! Its not true!
Please believe me! Please!
She is lying...
and she is hiding the truth.
Janaki returned to Kerala with her friends.
They went to the bakery and had juice.
Thats true.
Thats the only truth.
Everything you claimed happened
after that is fabricated.
A conspiracy!
Her father's unexpected
death disrupted her plans.
Objection, Your Honour.
So, is he saying all the
doctors statements were lies?
What did she say?
What's mentioned in her
report is 100% true.
Under the influence of drugs...
sex can be wild...
unusual, excessive...
and it can cause aberrations and bruises.
Moreover...
the report mentions just
evidence of sexual intercourse.
Not rape.
Janaki is the one who claimed it was rape.
It's been proven that the background,
location, and time of the
alleged rape are all fake.
Beyond doubt.
Over all of this...
Does the prosecution have an
affidavit to prove that...
it was a forced penetration
against massive resistance?
Hence...
I rest my case with a humble request to
dismiss the case for malicious prosecution.
That's all, your honour.
The case is dismissed
due to lack of evidence.
The prosecution failed to
present any substantiating
evidence supporting the alleged crime.
In light of the same, the defendants,
Tony and Anand, are hereby acquitted.
The court severely reprimands
Ms. Janaki Vidhyadharan
for wasting the court's valuable time
and attempting to mislead
both the court and society.
As a consequence, she is
ordered to pay court costs.
Venkat has resigned.
Says he's moving to the US.
I don't understand why you're still here.
Can't you come to Bangalore?
If it's difficult to join Cognisoft,
it's not hard to find another job.
If it's there, we can remove
it without anyone noticing.
We can only abort the baby in my womb.
It's safe for you to come to Bangalore.
No one will recognise you
or dig up your past there.
Anyway, I'm booking a ticket for you too.
Firoz...
came all the way from Kerala.
When I went to Saira's house,
she said you'd left for Bangalore.
I know an apology won't change anything.
But...
I felt I had to meet you
in person and apologise.
Even though it was
unintentional, I was also a...
Don't feel bad.
You know her mental state.
It's okay. At least I got to see her.
Didn't he come all the way here
because he genuinely felt guilty?
He's been calling nonstop, saying he
wants to apologise before rejoining.
That's why I asked him to come.
Janaki...
At least, you should listen to him.
Do you have his contact number?
So, what is Firoz saying she should do?
I spoke to an advocate
who was my classmate.
He says we can appeal to the High Court.
Shall we go for it?
But is it possible?
If you're asking that...
we need clear evidence
of what actually happened.
And we should find it.
It's not over yet.
There are courts above the Sessions Court.
In my opinion,
you must go for an appeal bravely.
Anyway, we can get a copy of the
verdict from the Sessions Court.
Then, we'll talk to the lawyer.
So...
She'd have to come back to Kerala, right?
So what?
I was just asking.
It's 3:30.
Shall I...
go now?
I'll call you.
Hey, sir is calling you in.
Sit here, girl.
They'll call you in.
Kurup, I've sent the mail. Please check.
Yes, tell me.
Sir, why did you say in court
that Janaki tried to abort?
Sir, what do you even know about her?
What did I say that was false?
I argued in court based on the evidence
I gathered and the truth I found out.
Justice was served accordingly.
You're Saira, right?
-Yes.
Weren't you the one who took
her to the gynaecologist?
Sir, it's true that I
took her to the hospital.
But it was because she was unwell.
And I was the one who mentioned
the abortion, not her.
Fine.
Fine.
Are you 100% sure...
that the rape caused her pregnancy?
No?
Huh?
Nobody can say that, let alone you or me.
A court verdict on a case where even
the church stood in the accused box.
Even though both the society and the
court knew who the culprit was...
the court would still have to let them go.
If there isn't enough evidence.
So, the court isn't a
place where truth prevails?
No.
The court is a place
where evidence prevails.
Take a look.
The court stated that the accused
has not been found to be the culprit.
But it hasn't declared that
Francis did nothing wrong either.
We don't understand all this, sir.
All we know is that she's an innocent soul.
Okay, then here's what you can do.
You can file an appeal. Request a DNA test.
Match my clients DNA
with Janakis fetal DNA.
But only if you're 100% sure the
result will be in your favor.
As long as I believe in
my clients innocence...
I'll stand by them.
-Hello.
-Hi...
Hi, can we step aside and talk?
Since I came to meet Janaki,
I thought of meeting you too.
-Which apartment do you live in?
-8C, here.
Well.. don't take this
as a cop's question...
but why did your name come up in court?
Is there something between you two?
Its true we went to the same college.
But I only got to know her
after she joined the office.
Venkat, what do you think?
Could someone have deliberately harmed her?
I don't know, sir.
Janaki was pretty smart
in the office, right?
Not just there, everywhere.
Sometimes, I even wondered
if she was 'too' smart.
Even with everything that happened,
why didnt you try calling Janaki?
At that time, I was tied up with
interviews at the American embassy.
After that, I did try calling her.
But I couldn't get through.
Anyway, she's in Bangalore now.
Visit her often.
She needs all of your support.
Actually...
I didnt go because I
hesitated to face her.
I understand.
Anyway, feel free to
reach out to me anytime.
Sure.
-Thank you.
-Okay, bye.
Good morning.
Have you been waiting long? Sorry.
I got held up on the way.
As we discussed over the phone...
The sessions court verdict,
due to lack of evidence, can be
appealed under CrPC Section 372.
So what's the issue?
Firoz...
what the prosecution presented in
court was a weak house of cards.
If you take the same argument to the
High Court, the outcome won't change.
As David sir suggested,
how about submitting the accused's
DNA for cross-verification?
We can.
But the issue here is that Janaki
didn't see who assaulted her.
Then, as David sir mentioned...
if the DNA doesn't match
any of the accused...
we wont be able to present
the case in court again.
What we need is solid evidence
to prove the assault took place.
Eyewitnesses, CCTV footage...
these are crucial pieces
of evidence in this case.
If we can find anything like that...
we can petition the court
for a reinvestigation.
A packet of Lays for 20 rupees.
As you enter, youll see
a door straight ahead.
It happened right there.
Alright, bro.
What?
-Where can I wash my hands?
-Hands? Over there.
Cant you see the washbasin?
What? Rusk?
Give him half a kilo of rusk.
Thatll be 42 rupees, bro.
Can you recharge my phone?
Yes.
Airtel, 149-rupee combo plan.
Type your number.
What time do you close the shop, bro?
At 8 PM.
Your CCTV has night vision, right?
-149, right?
-Yes.
Check your messages.
Firoz, sir is calling you.
Come.
Get in.
Come.
-Sir.
-Sit.
Well, the CCTV-- Come in.
What exactly do you plan to do after
watching the CCTV footage from that day?
We had a small doubt. We thought we could
clarify it by reviewing the footage.
So we, the ones who already
checked everything, are just--
clowns?
Or corrupt officers?
-Sir, I didnt mean that.
-Then?
Who do you think you are? Sherlock Holmes?
Running your own private investigation?
-Sorry, sir.
-Sorry?
Hey, you got posted in the special
unit when your father died, right?
Collapsed and died in jail
while interrogating a suspect.
Quite a dramatic ending!
No prawns?
But the whole department
knows the real story.
He groped a young girl
during interrogation,
and he died from the impact
of her retaliatory kick.
Is she vegetarian?
Mom...
What did they say?
They told us to wait outside.
Let me see.
Sir, this is Firoz the one
involved in Janakis case...
Everyone knows about the consideration you
show to the common people who come here.
But even when someone from
your own group comes here,
you display the same
disgraceful behaviour, huh?
Well, what brings you here, sir?
Or are you also here searching
for the CCTV footage?
This isn't like firing off in court.
Don't you know that?
Case No. 241/2014.
Sanjana Chaudhary vs State of Chhattisgarh.
When DYSP Ankur Vadia, who had the best
reputation in the Chhattisgarh police,
mockingly said something to a
girl who came to file a complaint,
he was suspended for a full eight months!
CrPC 134, 135.
IPC 367.
Mentally harassing a girl who approached
the station with a complaint...
and acting irresponsibly.
Non-cooperation with the plaintiff.
If I get a written complaint
from any of them...
Mathayoos will be sent home for
eight years, not just eight months.
Wanna see that happen?
-Well... sir...
-When this helpless womans...
hard-earned savings, meant
for her daughter's wedding,
were swallowed by the cooperative society,
you didnt even have the guts
to file a case against them.
And when innocent people
come here with complaints,
don't sit in that chair with your chest
puffed out like some retro-styled cop!
She didnt lose her money in some
unauthorised loan shark scheme...
she lost the money she deposited
in a government-authorised
cooperative society.
The government has to answer.
You don't need to handle this case anymore.
If the police station
refuses to register the case,
the court has the authority to do so.
Read this!
I've filed a case in the CJM court.
Not just her file,
but all the files of those who deposited
money in the society and lost it...
Youll come there with every
one of them within 7 days.
Well take it from there!
Kurup...
before some so-called
random thunder destroys it,
I need that CCTV footage.
Sir, regarding the case...
I need it!
I'll get it, sir.
NO! HE IS LYING!
PLEASE BELIEVE ME, PLEASE!
THIS IS NOT TRUE!
She is lying and she's hiding the truth!
No, I didn't try for an abortion.
Sir, I need a help.
Sir, the complete footage from the
day of the incident until now is available.
Vehicles are moving, but
the numbers arent visible.
The case is against the department.
Will the suspension lead to dismissal soon?
This isnt the job I dreamed of.
If its for a good cause,
let it go if it must.
I dont think this will be of any use.
Janaki...
Firoz, Janaki is in the bathroom.
Janaki?
Firoz.
Hello?
I searched everywhere but
didnt find anything significant.
Can I check it?
Are you sure it happened there?
If only there was an eyewitness...
Theres only one witness.
Its in my womb.
Even though the Kerala police examined
it under a microscope, they found nothing.
I checked it too.
What isnt seen under a microscope
can be revealed by the inner eye.
Its there.
If we keep watching a visual repeatedly,
at some point, it will
reveal something new.
Sir...
Angle of reflection.
The reflection we see in this
car window is of Tony's Bakery.
Tonys Bakery was reopened after
10 PM, as per Janakis testimony.
Sir, so Tony was lying to us?
-Kurup...
-Sir?
That day, did Samuel come to
meet me because you called him,
or was it on his own initiative?
He called me, saying he had
something urgent to tell you.
Its not those in the Secretariat
but those who rule outside
it who make the decisions.
Thats what others will see and hear.
Details are in it.
To all the families graced
by the Almighty's blessings
who walk the path once
lit by Knai Thoma
honouring sacred callings
with steadfast hearts
May their bonds remain unbroken
and may they dwell in eternal harmony
Even if the groom stands noble and true
Adorn him with blessings and grace
O' people, give your hearts embrace
For tomorrow, a maiden
like an angel shall arrive,
seeking his hand with
love pure and divine
With hearts entwined
in love and devotion
May you walk this journey
with boundless joy
May you walk this journey
with boundless joy
The Knanaya lineage,
famed across the lands
May its glory shine forevermore
And may the Almightys
grace descend upon us all
Hello?
-Hello, Firoz...
Its me Kurup. Aren't you
there at the wedding venue?
With the sacred flame as witness
Before this hallowed assembly
The elders gather in reverence
To bless the groom with abundant grace
With offerings rich in sweetness
Fulfilling every heartfelt wish
Bestowing all that he desires
With honour and tradition embraced
They prepare for the sacred union
Bowing before the divine
To the canopy they step,
praise fills the air
Lifting high the glory of the church
With beloved kin and cherished friends
They walk towards the sacred halls
Step by step, hearts beating as one
The Knanaya lineage,
famed across the lands
May its glory shine forevermore
And may the Almightys
grace descend upon us all
If the cops act recklessly,
the people will tear them apart now.
You thought he wouldn't catch you trying
to distract him from the priest case?
Huh?
Youve been stabbing me in the back, huh?
Alright then, see you.
Mom, dont close your eyes.
Was there any investigation
into Janaki's mobile later?
It seems the department
has closed the case.
I'm trying to investigate in my own way.
Okay.
Firoz, come to the office one day.
Sir said he wants to meet you.
- I'll come.
- Okay.
Hello?
Joy sir, did you get anything
from Janakis phone?
No.
Theres no other way, is there?
Hey, Im a bit busy.
There were some issues in court.
I sent the video in the
group. Didnt you see it?
Ill call you in the evening.
Dramatic events unfolded when the
absconding accused appeared in court.
On July 27, a scuffle and an attempted
assault broke out on the court premises
between the Mankada
Tourist staff and protesters
who had beaten up passengers
of the Chittana tourist bus.
The situation cooled down
only when the police arrived.
Pay the bill.
-Okay.
Come, Mom.
Sir, do you have change?
-Sorry, no.
Sir, do you?
Yes.
Joy sir...
This is Venkats number.
Check if this number was
activated in Kerala at any time in July.
Firoz...
Not just in July,
this number hasnt crossed the
Bangalore tower in the last six months.
Then why did he come to Kerala?
- Yes?
- Where's Venkat?
He's outside.
The police are here, man!
Where did he go?
He's downside. At the gym.
Hey!
Hey!
Hey!
Stop right there!
Naveen, that way!
Hey!
Naveen, come on!
Hey, Venkat!
Hey!
Sir, don't let him go!
Naveen, grab him!
Stop there!
Naveen, don't let him escape!
Stop right there!
Come on!
Naveen!
You idiot!
You didnt even check on her
after everything that happened...
Then, why did you go to that bakery?
Janakis...
mobile.
To see if I could find it.
Her mobile? For what?
Speak up, you moron!
Why did you pull that arrow
was it to silence my flame?
Why did you pull that arrow
was it to silence my flame?
I was soaring and unbroken
but my dreams now begin to fade
I was soaring and unbroken
but my dreams now begin to fade
Life calls for a fire
of wit and will within
Everything rests in our hand
and things will unfold as we wish
We must burn with a wildfire inside
and chase even the faintest glow
Our journey must
keep flowing without end
My heart may seem pure to the world
but within it lies a void and a storm
My heart may seem pure to the world
but within it lies a void and a storm
Backlashes keep crashing without pause
Backlashes keep crashing without pause
and blood marks the path I grieve
Life calls for a fire
of wit and will within
Everything rests in our hand
and things will unfold as we wish
We must burn with a wildfire inside
I spoke to a doctor I know.
He said theyll do it for us.
But that doesnt make
an abortion any less of an abortion.
Then what are you planning to do?
I dont want this, thats true.
But I wont stand by and kill it.
What wrong did she ever do
to drown in this sea of despair?
What wrong did she ever do
to drown in this sea of despair?
And all the things they did
can that ever be called right?
Life calls for a fire
of wit and will within
Everything rests in our hand
and things will unfold as we wish
We must burn with a wildfire inside
and chase even the faintest glow
Our journey must
keep flowing without end
Naveen, you might be right.
But I was the one who argued
against that girl in court once.
- So how can I...?
- What do we do now, sir?
You're also one of the
reasons Janaki didnt get justice.
Naveen.
Have you been to Idukki?
Udumbanchola?
If you walk 7 km from there,
you'll reach Chathurangapara.
Puthukandathil Varghese Mappila
owned 14 acres of land beneath it.
Since there was no one to look after it,
he entrusted the land and
farming to his old friend's son.
Farming, as in, everything from
cassava to coffee and pepper.
My parents raised us
by building a house in a
corner of that 14-acre land.
At night,
wild boars would invade the
farm, feasting on the crops.
Not those big, white pigs you see on farms.
Massive, strong, dark boars with tusks!
They were dangerous.
Whenever the destruction got worse,
my father would set traps for them.
Many nights, they'd get caught.
Then, they'd thrash around wildly.
We couldn't even get near them.
My mother would feel terrible
watching them suffer.
Without my father's knowledge,
she'd set them free the next day.
So, they'd keep coming back.
And they'd devour more crops.
But my father never scolded her for it.
Once, I asked him if she wasnt
being unfair to our landowner.
What you choose to
believe is your justice,
he replied.
Aalikkadu Abel Joseph had two children.
Each saw justice differently.
One followed in his father's footsteps,
the other in mothers.
One would fight for justice in this case.
Advocate Nivedhitha Abel Joseph.
Shes in Delhi.
At the Supreme Court.
Same genes!
Shell appear for Janaki!
-Venkat is in your custody?
-Yes, sir.
And the guy you just showed me?
Firoz sir is trying to track him.
But weve learned he left Kerala.
Follow up on it.
Also...
Dont tell Janaki about
my involvement just yet.
Okay, sir.
Are we filing the appeal now?
This is a time when people trust
their ears more than their eyes.
The media, the public,
so-called general opinion...
All of it needs to shift
in Janakis favour.
For that, just presenting this
evidence and appealing wont be enough.
A writ.
A writ petition against the Chief Minister.
Against the state.
Against the entire system.
A woman who was forced to bear
a child against her will...
Her voice must be heard now!
Janaki vs. State of Kerala.
The Poonkunnam rape case takes a new turn.
The survivor has moved the High Court.
She has filed a complaint against
the State Chief Minister, the Home Ministry,
and the Human Rights Commission Chairman,
holding them responsible for
the child she is carrying.
As per Article 21, every human has
the right to live with dignity.
A writ has been filed to uphold a
citizen's right to live with dignity.
This case is a trending
topic of discussion on
social media platforms
like Facebook and Twitter.
The real culprits here are
the chief minister's own police,
who are taking bribes and creating
loopholes to help the accused escape.
'POONKUNNAM CASE ARGUMENT FROM TODAY'
Who is the petitioners counsel?
Advocate Nivedhitha?
How are you, Nivedhitha?
Feeling great, My Lord. Thank you.
My Lord, I request you to hear the criminal
appeal filed by the de facto complainant,
along with the writ petition, in order
to get better clarity on the case in hand.
My Lord...
On July 25, 2023
the Thrissur District Magistrate,
citing lack of clear evidence,
dismissed case 233/2023,
as the charges against the
accused were unsubstantiated.
According to the police FIR,
the prosecution failed to establish
that the alleged rape occurred.
That is why the state never appealed
the verdict in the High Court.
"The prosecution failed"
The state itself is the prosecution.
The Sessions Courts verdict and
the circumstances surrounding it
were based on a severely
flawed investigation.
That's how the criminals escaped,
and my client, Janaki Vidhyadharan,
was denied the right to lead
a decent life in society.
This was solely due to
the sheer negligence of
the public prosecutor and
the investigating officer.
A writ petition has now been filed
against the responsible ministers
and officials overseeing these sectors.
Hence, I request the Honourable
Court to look at both matters together.
Yes.
Proceed with the case.
Thank you, My Lord.
May I provide evidence?
Yes.
- What's your name?
- Sajil.
- What do you do?
- I run a mobile shop.
- Where?
- Near Ernakulam South Railway Station.
Do you know him?
- Yes.
- How?
He used to visit my shop
to recharge his phone.
When did you last see him?
About a month ago, I think.
He sold his phone and left,
saying someone at home was unwell.
Thank you, Sajil.
Janakis mobile phone, which
the police failed to recover,
was found months after the verdict
at Sajils shop in Ernakulam.
Do you want to
cross-examine the witness?
Rather than just finding the phone,
we should check if it
contains any evidence.
Maybe the person who sold it
simply found it somewhere.
Perhaps.
But it's unlikely that someone
would sell a "lost and found" phone
months later at Sajils shop in Ernakulam.
My Lord, I'd like to examine the
investigating officer, Mathayoos Baby.
For establishing failure of investigation.
Yes, proceed.
Mr. Mathayoos, how many days
did it take you to file the charge
sheet in the Poonkunnam case?
48 days.
Usually, it takes 70 to 90
days for such a case, right?
What happened here?
How can we determine
that in advance, madam?
Since the girl's statement mentioned that
the incident occurred inside the shop,
the possibility of the accused
being someone else was very slim.
I agree.
The police couldn't retrieve the
CCTV footage from inside the bakery,
but the accused submitted
it directly to the court.
However, as part of the investigation,
you would have checked the CCTV
footage around the bakery, correct?
Definitely.
The bakery is the last
shop in the building.
There was a CCTV camera facing the road.
However, the spot where the crime took
place was outside its coverage area.
Please.
My Lord, this is the CCTV
footage of the building
near the bakery where the crime occurred.
I request the court to examine it.
As per this CCTV footage,
it is true that the bakery where the crime
occurred is outside its
visual coverage area.
But to confirm this,
Tony, the bakery owner, and Anand,
the co-accused, must be questioned.
That won't be necessary.
Their trial has already concluded.
The records are available as well.
Mr. Government Pleader...
if needed, the court has the authority
to order a retrial on its own.
Are you not aware of that?
Advocate Nivedhitha,
in that writ petition,
the criminal appeal
clients Tony and Anand
must also be impleaded.
File a petition accordingly.
Are the lights reflected in the
video are your bakery lights?
Yes.
My Lord, this footage was recorded
at 10:15 PM on the same day.
In other words, the shop that Tony, the
owner, claimed was closed at 9:45 PM
was still open at 10:15 PM.
Please note that the shop
remained open beyond 9:45 PM.
My Lord,
this proves that the victim's statement
about the shop being open at
the time of the crime was true.
Therefore, I request
that a state witness be
examined for further
argument in this case.
A request seeking the same has
been filed before Your Lordship.
-Permission granted.
-Thank you.
What is your name?
Venkat.
-What do you do? -IT professional.
-Where?
-Bangalore.
How do you know Janaki?
She was my junior in college.
At Cognisoft, I was her team leader.
The day after the verdict,
why did you visit the bakery where
the crime took place, Venkat?
To check...
if I could find Janaki's phone.
What was on that phone that
frightened you so much?
What is your connection to Janaki's case?
Please.
My Lord...
Venkat installed a spy app
on his co-workers' phones.
He did this by accessing their phones
from the office dropbox during work hours
or along with sending files through
common sharing platforms like 'ShareIt.'
Once installed, the app would
capture photos every 10 minutes
or as per the set timer and
send them to the admin system,
all without the user's knowledge
once the network was enabled.
Venkat had secretly installed this
spy app on Janaki's phone as well.
My Lord, if a spy app is installed on
our phone, it becomes nearly invisible.
It appears as an Android
symbol in the system settings.
So, not just ordinary people, even
IT professionals can't detect it.
What was the last photo
you saw on Janaki's phone?
A picture of a stranger in a bakery
kitchen or somewhere similar.
Let's take a picture.
Do you want some rusk?
Chotu, got a juice order?
One orange and one lemon.
There's no sugar in this.
It's not sweet.
-Bro, there's no sugar in this.
-Sugar?
It's really sweet.
Why don't you step all over me and go!?
Come.
Bro...
Bro?
Who are you?
Help!
Janaki, what are you doing? Janaki!
Something might happen to the baby!
Whose baby is this? Its not mine!
I dont want it!
Its still a life, dear.
Ill kill it and then myself!
Dont do it!
Didn't you get any information on him?
Sir...
Seventy kilometers from Kumali town,
Manohar lives in a
village called Peelimedu.
It's a strange and chaotic place.
Not just that,
the historic Mangala Devi
Festival is happening there now.
It occurs only once every twelve years.
Everyone who has left that
place returns during this time
and dances with their hair tied up.
They believe that no matter
what sins they commit,
the deity of their clan will
forgive and protect them.
Capturing him there is
nearly impossible right now.
Go check it out.
Naveen!
Hey!
Stop right there!
I said stop!
Naveen!
Naveen!
What truly unfolded on the night of May 14
was a scheme orchestrated
by the cunning Manoharan,
an unnoticed employee at the
shop where the crime took place.
The accused, Manohar,
noticed the mobile Janaki had left
behind while cleaning the bakery.
Later, after the owner Tony and
the helper left and shut the shop,
he entered through the back door.
Manohar relocated to Perumbavoor after
the case, following the bakerys closure.
Later, on his way back home, he sold
the phone at Sajil's shop in Ernakulam.
When tracked using its IMEI number,
we discovered Janaki's phone that was
lost months before was active in Ernakulam.
Upon further investigation,
a detailed analysis of this phone
led to the discovery of the spy app.
A separate petition has
been filed before this court
to bring the real culprit
behind this crime to justice.
Kindly allow the same.
Yes, allowed.
The new accused, Manohar, will remain in
police custody for further interrogation.
The case is posted for further
consideration on next Friday.
Janaki vs State of Kerala.
The final verdict will
be announced tomorrow.
The court will pronounce the verdict
in the Poonkunnam case tomorrow.
The case took a dramatic
turn as the real accused
was presented directly
by the prosecution.
Kerala awaits the verdict
on the Poonkunnam case,
a matter mired in
controversy from the outset.
My Lord...
Advocate David Abel Donovan.
Representing the impleading respondents,
Tony Thomas and Anand Muralidharan.
My clients, Tony and Anand, are innocent.
The court has ruled that
they are not guilty.
Obliged, My Lord.
Mr. David...
Please be reminded
that an advocate's job is much
more than just making an argument.
It involves helping the court
in determining the truth.
And never deflected.
Yes, My Lord.
My Lord...
The mere conviction of a perpetrator
does not always equate to
justice for the victim.
The child growing inside her...
- My Lord!
They are fabricating a culprit and
constructing evidence around it.
They apprehended him directly...
and presented him directly.
The court, the police,
and the legal system...
Every pillar of the system
is under attack here.
- These are not mere attacks, sir!
A womans decision to become a mother
is rooted in the fundamental right
bestowed upon her to live
with dignity in society.
I am also a woman on the
threshold of motherhood.
Both physically and mentally,
I am prepared and content.
But how many among those seated here
will look at this woman as they look at me?
That is what defines the
'Right to Live with Dignity.'
- My Lord...
Ms. Janaki...
Do you have anything further
to say to this court?
With what hope should I nurture
the child growing inside me?
It is true...
This child may have the right to live.
But...
Can anyone declare that I am
obligated to bear this child
within my body without my consent?
Yes!
...with the court's permission.
According to the Hindu Act,
even an unborn child has rights, sir!
Every asset and entitlement
a person acquires in life
can be legally documented.
Sir...
This country upholds a tradition,
A culture Indian culture!
Above father, mother,
husband, and relatives,
if we permit abortion in
the late second trimester
or the early third trimester
without the divine consent of
the force that granted us life...
This nation will see the extinction
of the institution of 'Family,' sir!
And it will dismantle our
entire social structure.
So, because of this...
They should!
Sorry to interrupt, my lord.
My Lord!
Forcing a woman to continue with
unwanted pregnancy is a crime.
It amounts to a kind of...
forced slavery on the woman and
is an infringement on her self-respect
and dignity.
The fetus may have the right to live.
But not the right to
be in a woman's womb
against her will.
Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
We have a legal code
that clearly defines every
fundamental right of its citizens.
Yet, not everyone in this country
possesses a copy of it, sir.
Because the day they do,
the ruling class will
start facing questions.
People will become aware of their rights,
and when those rights are denied,
their only hope
will be the courts.
Janaki Vidhyadharan is definitely
entitled to live a life with dignity.
My lord...
A case that could have led
to a petition for reinvestigation
by presenting a state witness...
is now being derailed
by misleading the court
with baseless allegations
deliberately tarnishing
the government's image.
Women like these, who would not hesitate
to go to any lengths to
conceal their lies...
We can't even guess what
they will do in future.
Koodathayi Murder case is
a prime example of that.
Here, anything will happen
if women decides to do it.
Mr. Prosecutor!
Are you even aware of the real
struggles women endure daily?
For instance...
A woman stepping out of her house
for a basic necessity,
even to relieve herself,
must hold it in until she returns home.
Is that the progression we have
reached with 70 years of freedom?
Milord...
Development is not about newly
built bridges, paved roads,
or planting a yellow stake in the middle
of a poor man's three-cent plot at night.
Real development is about
creating a transparent,
smooth, calm, and peaceful
living environment.
This country's plight
has reached a stage where
the court's observations
have become a necessity.
- My Lord, what he is saying...
Advocate Nivedhitha,
your closing statement.
My Lord, this woman is
seven months pregnant.
As an educated citizen,
and on humanitarian grounds,
she is not interested
in aborting the fetus.
Likewise,
she doesn't wish to deliver
or raise this child.
The honorable court should decide the
future of the child growing within her.
Mr. Donovan...
Any closing comments?
My Lord...
The state government, which has squandered
crores of rupees annually on various
sham womens safety programs,
is the one that has fallen here today.
The reason for Janakis plight
is the systemic failure of
the state government, which has led
her to this unfortunate incident.
Therefore,
the state government must
assume responsibility
for the child growing
within Janaki Vidhyadharan.
This is my honest and
sincere submission, My Lord.
'The Right to Life' is undoubtedly
the most important of all rights.
Subash, the court has
adjourned for a lunch break.
Yet, both judges in their chambers
are engaged in discussions,
thoroughly analyzing the technical
and legal intricacies of Janakis case
with Indias foremost
medical and legal experts.
Abuse has become a continuing story.
And the victims are denied justice.
Cases like these are getting
confined to mere discussions.
The ordinary people of this state have
had enough of this state's wretched rule.
Isn't this case a prime example of that?
Janaki should get justice no matter what!
It's a six-month-old child. Shouldn't
she raise it? What else should she do?
As abortion is not permitted
by law after 7 months,
Just like you, Im also eager to know
what the courts verdict will be today.
What one must do to vile men like
him is apply chili powder over there.
The case is still going on in court.
We're also waiting for the verdict.
A womans right to her
own body is the main point
of the sensational case Janaki Vidhyadharan
vs. State Government of Kerala.
Whatever the verdict is, we'll face it.
We are with you.
Based on the arguments
presented in this case,
the court has found that
the state government has
failed in running women's safety programs.
The inefficiency of the
first investigating officer,
CI Mathayoos Baby,
has been proven in court.
Alongside, the court would like to
appreciate Officer CPO Firoz Muhammed
for identifying the real
culprit with accurate evidence.
According to cyber law, this court orders
the police to register
another case against Venkat
and commence the investigation.
According to Article 21,
considering the Poonkunnam case as unique,
the defendant may abort the fetus.
At the same time, since this court
cannot deny the fetus's right to live,
with advice from registered
medical practitioners,
this court orders the removal of the
seven-month-old fetus from the womans body
and its care in the NICU of the best hospital
in this state for the next three months.
In the years ahead, the
child's education and
protection until the day he
becomes an independent adult
and can stand on his own feet
all expenses until then shall be borne by
the state government and its successors.
This court also orders
that, within 30 days,
a charge sheet should be
filed and presented to the court.
In the absence of evidence,
the victims cries remain
unheard by the court,
solely due to lapses in the investigation.
Yet, the blame for this
inevitably falls on
the credibility of the
highest judicial institution.
In an era where everyone
claims to be a judge,
the responsibility of delivering
justice ends up solely on the courts.
Sub by Filmaholic