Mr. Saxena stood up, a look of skepticism on his face. "Your honor, I object to these allegations," he said. "Does the prosecution have any proof to back up these claims?" Mrs. Tripathi smiled, a confident look on her face. "We do, your honor," she said. "In fact, we have physical evidence that proves Ekansh's guilt." Mrs. Tripathi turned to Ekansh, a triumphant look on her face. "Ekansh, please remove your shirt," she said. The courtroom fell silent, with all eyes fixed on Ekansh. Aashvika felt a sense of unease, wondering what Mrs. Tripathi was trying to prove.

Ekansh looked taken aback by the request, but he slowly stood up and began to remove his shirt. As he did, the courtroom remained silent, with all eyes fixed on Ekansh's back. And then, they saw it - several deep scratches running across Ekansh's back, looking fresh and painful. The courtroom erupted into chaos, with reporters shouting out questions and photographers snapping pictures. Aashvika felt like she had been punched in the gut. How could this be? Ekansh was innocent, she was sure of it. But the scratches on his back seemed to tell a different story. Aashvika looked over at Ekansh, who was standing with his shirt off, looking stunned and embarrassed.

Mrs. Tripathi smiled, a triumphant look on her face. "This is clear evidence of Ekansh's guilt," she said. "Inaaya's testimony, combined with the physical evidence on Ekansh's back, proves that he is guilty of the crime." The judge nodded, a serious look on his face. "I agree," he said. "The prosecution has presented a strong case. It's now up to the defense to prove Ekansh's innocence." Mr. Saxena stood up, a determined look on his face. "We will do just that, your honor," he said. "We have evidence that will prove Ekansh's innocence, and we will present it to the court."

Aashvika felt a surge of hope. Maybe, just maybe, they could still prove Ekansh's innocence. She looked over at Ekansh, who was standing with his shirt off, looking stunned and embarrassed. She felt a pang of sympathy for him, and she knew that she had to do something to help him. Aashvika looked over at Mr. Saxena, who was standing confidently in front of the judge's bench. She knew that he was going to do everything in his power to prove Ekansh's innocence. And she was determined to help him, no matter what it took.

As the courtroom continued to buzz with excitement, Mrs. Tripathi turned to the judge, a confident smile on her face. "Your honor, I believe that we have presented a strong enough case to prove Ekansh's guilt," she said. "I request that the court find Ekansh guilty of the crime and sentence him accordingly." The judge nodded, a serious look on his face. "I will take your request into consideration, Mrs. Tripathi," he said. "But first, I would like to hear from the defense. Mr. Saxena, please proceed with your case." Mr. Saxena nodded, a determined look on his face. "Thank you, your honor," he said. "We are ready to present our case."

Mr. Saxena stood up, a determined look on his face, and began to defend his client. "Your honor, I would like to start by saying that the prosecution's case is based on circumstantial evidence and hearsay," he said. "There is no concrete evidence to prove that Ekansh committed the crime." Mr. Saxena looked over at Inaaya, who was sitting in the witness box, a calm and composed expression on her face. "Inaaya's testimony is unreliable and contradictory," he said. "She has changed her story multiple times, and her allegations against Ekansh are unfounded."

However, despite Mr. Saxena's best efforts, the case seemed to be slipping out of his hands. The prosecution had presented a strong case, and the evidence against Ekansh was mounting. Mr. Saxena looked frustrated and worried, and Aashvika could sense his desperation. She knew that he was doing his best to defend Ekansh, but it seemed like the odds were against them.

Just as it seemed like all hope was lost, Mr. Saxena asked for some time to gather some evidence. "Your honor, I request some time to gather some evidence that will prove Ekansh's innocence," he said. "I believe that with some more time, we can uncover the truth and prove that Ekansh is not guilty of the crime." The judge looked at Mr. Saxena skeptically, but eventually nodded. "Very well, Mr. Saxena," he said. "I will give you two days to gather your evidence. But I warn you, Mr. Saxena, the prosecution's case is strong, and you will need to present some very convincing evidence to prove Ekansh's innocence."

Aashvika felt a surge of hope as she listened to the judge's words. Maybe, just maybe, they could still prove Ekansh's innocence. She looked over at Ekansh, who was sitting with a look of desperation on his face. She knew that he was innocent, and she was determined to do everything in her power to help him. Aashvika looked over at Mr. Saxena, who was standing confidently in front of the judge's bench. She knew that he was going to do everything in his power to prove Ekansh's innocence, and she was determined to help him in any way she could.

As the court was adjourned, the policemen stepped forward to take Ekansh into custody. Ekansh looked back at Aashvika, his eyes filled with desperation and fear. Aashvika felt a surge of anger and helplessness as she watched Ekansh being dragged away by the policemen. She knew that she had to do something to help him, but she didn't know what. The scene was chaotic, with reporters and photographers swarming around, trying to get a glimpse of Ekansh. Aashvika felt like she was in a nightmare, unable to wake up. She couldn't believe that Ekansh was being taken away, accused of a crime he didn't commit.

Just then, Inaaya walked up to Aashvika, a smug look on her face. "You're too late to save him now," she said, her voice dripping with malice. "But I'll give you a choice. If you want to save Ekansh, you can give him to me. I'll take the case back, and Ekansh will be free." Aashvika felt a surge of anger at Inaaya's words. How could she be so cruel and manipulative? Aashvika knew that Inaaya was just trying to get what she wanted, and she was willing to do whatever it took to get it. Aashvika looked at Inaaya with disgust, wondering how someone could be so heartless.

Aashvika looked Inaaya straight in the eye, her voice firm and resolute. "I'll never give Ekansh to you," she said. "You're just trying to manipulate me, to get what you want. But I'm not going to fall for it. Ekansh is innocent, and I'm going to prove it." Inaaya's face fell, her eyes narrowing in anger. "You're making a big mistake," she hissed. "You'll regret this." Aashvika stood her ground, her eyes never leaving Inaaya's face. "I'm not afraid of you," she said. "I'm going to fight for Ekansh's innocence, no matter what it takes." Aashvika's voice was firm and resolute, and Inaaya seemed taken aback by her bravery.

Inaaya's face turned red with rage, and for a moment, Aashvika thought she was going to attack her. But then, Inaaya seemed to regain control of herself, and she turned and walked away, leaving Aashvika feeling shaken but determined. Aashvika knew that she had just made a powerful enemy, but she was not going to back down. She was going to fight for Ekansh's innocence, no matter what it took. Aashvika took a deep breath, steeling herself for the battle ahead. She knew that it wouldn't be easy, but she was determined to prove Ekansh's innocence and bring the truth to light.

As Aashvika watched Inaaya walk away, she couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. She knew that Inaaya was not going to give up easily, and that she would stop at nothing to get what she wanted. Aashvika felt a surge of fear, wondering what Inaaya might do next. But she pushed the fear aside, knowing that she had to stay strong if she was going to help Ekansh. Aashvika took a deep breath, squaring her shoulders and preparing herself for the battle ahead. She was ready to face whatever challenges came her way, knowing that she was fighting for the truth.

As they walked into the house, the atmosphere was heavy with tension and distress. Everyone was visibly shaken by the events that had transpired in the courtroom. Abhimanyu and Parth were pacing back and forth, their faces etched with frustration and anger. Aarushi, on the other hand, was trying to console Aashvika, who looked like she was on the verge of tears. Krishnaa, however, seemed very skeptical, her eyes narrowed as she watched Aashvika with a mixture of concern and suspicion.

Abhimanyu stopped pacing and turned to face the group. "This is ridiculous," he exclaimed. "Ekansh is innocent, and we all know it. How could the judge not see that?" Parth nodded in agreement, his face red with anger. "I know, right? It's like the judge had already made up his mind before the trial even started." Aarushi tried to calm them down, placing a hand on Abhimanyu's arm. "Let's not jump to conclusions," she said. "We need to think this through and figure out our next move."

Aashvika, meanwhile, was struggling to hold back tears. She felt like she had failed Ekansh, like she hadn't done enough to help him. Krishnaa's skeptical gaze wasn't helping, making Aashvika feel like she was under a microscope. "Aashvika, what's going on?" Krishnaa asked, her voice firm but gentle. "You seem really shaken up. Is everything okay?" Aashvika took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. "I just feel like I failed Ekansh," she said, her voice trembling. "I didn't do enough to help him, and now he's going to pay the price."

Krishnaa's expression softened, and she reached out to put a hand on Aashvika's shoulder. "You didn't fail Ekansh, Aashvika," she said. "You did everything you could to help him. Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, things just don't go our way. But that doesn't mean we give up. We keep fighting, and we find a way to make things right." Aashvika nodded, feeling a small sense of comfort. She knew that Krishnaa was right - she hadn't failed Ekansh, and she wasn't going to give up on him now.

As they walked towards Mr. Saxena's cabin, Aashvika and Abhimanyu were filled with a sense of determination and hope. They were going to discuss further plans with Mr. Saxena and figure out a way to prove Ekansh's innocence. They had been counting on Mr. Saxena to help them, and they were confident that he would be able to guide them through the complex legal process. But as they approached the cabin, they heard Mr. Saxena's voice, and what he was saying made their blood run cold.

Aashvika and Abhimanyu exchanged a shocked glance, their ears pressed against the door as they listened to Mr. Saxena's conversation. "Ha! Those Goenkas are so gullible," Mr. Saxena was saying, his voice dripping with amusement. "They think I'm working for them, but little do they know, I'm actually working for Inaaya. And of course, I'm her cousin, so it's only natural that I'd help her out." Aashvika's eyes widened in shock as she turned to Abhimanyu. "Did you hear that?" she whispered, her voice trembling with anger. Abhimanyu's face was equally shocked, and he nodded silently.

They both stood there, frozen in shock, as they listened to Mr. Saxena's conversation. They couldn't believe that they had trusted him, that they had thought he was on their side. It was all a lie, a clever ruse to deceive them into thinking that he was working for them. Aashvika felt a wave of anger wash over her, and she knew that she had to do something, anything, to stop Mr. Saxena and Inaaya. She thought about all the times they had confided in Mr. Saxena, all the times they had trusted him with their secrets. It made her feel sick to her stomach, knowing that he had been playing them all along.

Abhimanyu's face was set in a determined expression, and he nodded at Aashvika. "We need to get out of here, now," he whispered, his voice urgent. Aashvika nodded in agreement, and they both turned to leave, their hearts heavy with the knowledge of Mr. Saxena's betrayal. They knew that they had to come up with a new plan, one that didn't involve Mr. Saxena. But for now, they just needed to get out of there, to get away from the man who had deceived them so thoroughly. As they walked away from the cabin, Aashvika couldn't help but wonder what other secrets Mr. Saxena was hiding. She knew that they had to be careful, that they had to watch their backs. But she also knew that they couldn't give up. They had to keep fighting, no matter what.

The walk back to their car was a silent one, with Aashvika and Abhimanyu both lost in their own thoughts. They were trying to process what they had just heard, trying to make sense of Mr. Saxena's betrayal. But it was hard to understand, hard to wrap their heads around the fact that someone they had trusted so thoroughly had been playing them all along. As they reached the car, Abhimanyu turned to Aashvika, his eyes serious. "We need to tell the others about this," he said. "We need to come up with a new plan, one that doesn't involve Mr. Saxena." Aashvika nodded in agreement, her mind already racing with possibilities