I can reveal that right now. The 'other side' figured they were dealing with a scared kid that could be easily frightened and made to collapse under pressure.
They did not count on a group of 'filthy foreigners' to do as much as they could to balance the equation and to throw a spanner in the works.
Compared to filthy rich and very influential within India we could have still lost the case, were it not for a lawyer that was willing to go over and beyond the call of duty and a staunch cadre of supporters. I'm happy with the outcome but all too aware of how close a call it really was.
The only thing that helped to identify a good lawyer was to find one that didn't start off with how much their retainer would be but to find one that started to ask pertinent questions and that set aside his schedule instantly. That was still taking a chance but fortunately that turned out to be the right choice.
I see. I now see the "foreigner" factor must have been huge and the police must have gotten worried about international media causing this issue to blow up in their face (even if, possibly, you didn't have that power). You should be happy that you were probably, as big a factor as that lawyer!
> the police must have gotten worried about international media causing this issue to blow up in their face
Yes, that may have played into it.
> (even if, possibly, you didn't have that power)
We did and we still do but we chose to keep it in reserve in case we ever need it. Once that bomb is detonated there is no going back and it would make our friend stand out in ways that are not helping her.
They did not count on a group of 'filthy foreigners' to do as much as they could to balance the equation and to throw a spanner in the works.
Compared to filthy rich and very influential within India we could have still lost the case, were it not for a lawyer that was willing to go over and beyond the call of duty and a staunch cadre of supporters. I'm happy with the outcome but all too aware of how close a call it really was.
The only thing that helped to identify a good lawyer was to find one that didn't start off with how much their retainer would be but to find one that started to ask pertinent questions and that set aside his schedule instantly. That was still taking a chance but fortunately that turned out to be the right choice.
Let's take this to email, j@ww.com