Upon arrest, Aditya enters the prison system. Here, the narrative shifts to a prison drama. He is initially terrified and vulnerable but eventually comes under the wing of a powerful inmate, Mustafa (Jackie Shroff). The prison arc details Aditya's loss of innocence as he is forced to adapt to a violent environment to survive.
The story begins with Aditya Sharma (Vikrant Massey), a sweet-natured college student who drives a taxi at night to support his family. One evening, he picks up a passenger, Sanaya Rath (Madhurima Roy), a young woman returning from a party. They share a drink, drive to her apartment, and spend the night together in a haze of alcohol and intimacy. criminal justice season 1 story
The investigation is led by Inspector Mahendra Giri (Gul Panag), a sharp and determined officer. The evidence against Aditya is overwhelming: his fingerprints are on the weapon, his DNA is at the scene, and he was the last person seen with her. Upon arrest, Aditya enters the prison system
Aditya is acquitted of the murder charges due to lack of conclusive evidence. However, the victory is bittersweet. Aditya has lost a year of his life in prison, his family has been financially and socially ruined, and his innocence has been permanently shattered. The series ends with a lingering ambiguity regarding the exact events of that night, though a late revelation hints at the true killer’s identity (linked to Sanaya’s personal life), vindicating Aditya. The prison arc details Aditya's loss of innocence
Madhav initially advises Aditya to plead guilty to avoid the death penalty, believing the case is unwinnable. However, as the trial progresses, Madhav realizes there are inconsistencies in the timeline and the forensic evidence.