Not Guilty

In the heart of the bustling city, amidst the towering buildings and bustling streets, a commotion stirred in the quiet corridors of justice. A magpie, accused of thievery, found itself at the centre of a high-profile trial, its fate hanging in the balance. But standing tall and resolute beside the accused bird was none other than Advocate Chaitea Sarkaar from Selim Hill Tea Garden, a renowned lawyer known for her unwavering commitment to justice.

As the courtroom buzzed with anticipation, Advocate Chaitea rose to address the jury, her voice steady and unwavering. "Ladies and gentlemen of the court," she began, "today, we are here to defend not just a bird, but the principles of fairness and truth."

The accusations against the magpie were grave indeed. It was alleged to have stolen a rare gem from the city's esteemed museum, a crime that had sent shockwaves through the community.

With meticulous precision, Advocate Chaitea presented her case, calling upon witnesses and presenting evidence that painted a different picture of the accused bird.

She pointed out that we have a tendency to judge people based on how they look and how they dress. Well, these jade-coloured birds top the list of controversies – The common Green Magpies. Their beautiful black eyes seem to resemble a bandit mask and just because of that they have been branded as thieves.

She further recounted how magpies, though curious by nature, were actually wary of bright, shiny objects, their instinctive fear outweighing any desire for mischief.

The judge had to admonish the accused Magpie as it loudly interjected trying to prove his innocence. Mrs Chaitea gently explained to the bird, that she would never allow it to be caged, that too on a false charge.

She went on to explain to the court how the magpie had been drawn to the museum not out of a desire to steal, but rather by the allure of its mirrored surfaces. Like many of its kind, the bird had been captivated by its own reflection, unable to resist the temptation to admire itself in the polished glass.

As the trial unfolded, it became clear that the accusations against the magpie were unfounded, a product of misunderstanding rather than malice. And with each compelling argument presented by Advocate Chaitea, the jury's doubts began to fade, replaced by a growing sense of sympathy for the accused bird.

In the end, it was not just the magpie's innocence that was upheld, but the principles of justice and fairness that Advocate Chaitea had fought so tirelessly to defend. With a unanimous verdict of not guilty, the magpie was free to soar once more, its reputation restored and its name cleared of any wrongdoing.

As the courtroom emptied and the echoes of the trial faded into memory, Advocate Chaitea and the magpies went back to Second Chance House to enjoy a cup of Dorje Orange Tea. The relieved magpie couple put up a beautiful show of song and dance as a token of thanks. True love and respect have to be earned and cannot be bought.

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