Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Written Update April 17, 2026: The Courtroom Drama Begins

​The Poddar house is turning into a courtroom even before the actual hearing. Armaan is worried about Maira’s future and thinks that admitting to a mistake might save her from a long jail term. But Abhira is firm on her belief that Maira is innocent and shouldn’t confess to something she didn’t do. Today, Maira makes a very mature decision and chooses Abhira as her lawyer. This creates a silent distance between Armaan and Abhira as they are now professionally on opposite sides. Abhira is struggling with her weak health, but her motherly instinct is keeping her going.

​While the legal battle is heating up, Krish is living in a nightmare. He knows that his phone records will show he was the one who called Meher to the hostel that night. He tries to tell the truth to Armaan, but every time someone interrupts them. Ruhi is also planning her next move to create a rift between Armaan and Abhira by using this case. The episode ends with Abhira preparing for the first hearing, while Armaan looks at her with a mix of love and worry.

Precap & Upcoming Twist: In the court, the opposition lawyer will bring a witness who will claim that Maira was acting out of jealousy. Abhira will have to find a way to prove this witness is lying.

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