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You Are Assigned to Defend the Man Who Attacked Mumbai

The Hindi film Prahaar, released in 2026 and directed by Avinash Arun, portrays the 26/11 trial from the prosecutor's side. An Indian Express column published on 31 October 2026 singled out its portrayal of defence lawyer Abbas Kazmi as an affirmation of due process, at a time when mob violence and calls for retribution increasingly challenge the rule of law.