Naval officer Kawas Nanavati commits a gruesome murder with his service revolver in broad daylight. For the Indian Navy, Nanavati is a hero. The prosecution and the defendant are set to fight this seemingly open and shut case that makes headlines and scandalizes the entire nation.

Chandu Trivedi reluctantly accepts assistance from Sindhi lawyer Ram Jethmalani. Before the first hearing, the prosecution and the defense must select the jury members. Both Trivedi and Khandalawala try to select members who will take the final verdict in favour of their candidate.

The prosecution is convinced that Kawas will plead guilty in the court. However, the defense tries to persuade Kawas to plead not guilty. For this Karanjia intervenes and meets Kawas and his lawyer. Meanwhile, Ram confronts Trivedi on his lackluster argument in court.

The primary witnesses are presented in the court for examination. Trivedi is shocked when policer officer Lobo who is also a prime witness is not allowed to give his testimony in the courtroom.

The case takes an unexpected turn when Kawas Nanavati tells the court what happened on the day when Prem Ahuja was killed. He confesses to pulling the trigger on Ahuja, but only accidentally. Meanwhile, the divided jury members visit the crime scene.