On August 3, 2024, the episode of BhagyaLakshmi began with Malishka pondering how Lakshmi could be so cunning. She felt distressed, fearing she would lose everything. Karishma tried to calm her down, but Malishka remained upset.

Pratibha praised Lakshmi for her actions in court and asked why she hadn’t spoken about it earlier. Lakshmi replied that she didn’t want to point fingers at anyone’s relationship but had to act for her daughter’s sake.

Karishma reassured Malishka that only one point was against them and that everything else favored them over Lakshmi. She believed they would win the custody case. Shalu overheard this conversation.

Pratibha noticed Lakshmi looked sad and asked why. Lakshmi explained that she didn’t want to take these steps but felt she had to for her daughter.

Rishi and Ayush were happy with Lakshmi’s statements in court. Rishi hoped this meant he and Lakshmi would be together. Harleen pulled Ayush aside, advising him not to talk to Rishi since he sided with Neelam.

Rishi clarified to Harleen that he sided with Neelam because he believed if Parvati came into the house, Lakshmi would too. Harleen, understanding this, realized she had misunderstood him.

Rishi then approached Lakshmi and praised her for declaring in court that his marriage with Malishka was invalid. However, Lakshmi reminded him that while the marriage might not be valid, his relationship with Malishka was a truth she had to face after their own marriage. Rishi asked her to forget the past and move forward. Lakshmi, still hurt, tried to leave, but Rishi reminded her of his love and the pain she caused him. Lakshmi walked away, and Aanchal overheard the conversation.

Aanchal then spoke to Rishi, urging him to think about Malishka and reminding him of her sacrifices. She called his love for Lakshmi a curse that brought him pain. Rishi responded that Lakshmi, despite the pain, was also the comfort in his heart. He left, and Neelam, who had overheard, spoke to Aanchal. Neelam believed talking to Rishi was useless at that moment and was determined to win the custody case.

Rano later recounted the court events to Shalu, explaining how everything initially seemed against Lakshmi. She revealed that Lakshmi questioned Rishi and Malishka’s marriage, declaring it illegal. Shalu realized this meant Rishi and Lakshmi were still married. Anushka overheard and confronted Shalu, criticizing Lakshmi. Rano defended Lakshmi, asking Anushka to consider what Malishka and Neelam had done to Lakshmi before judging her actions.

The episode ended with tensions high and relationships strained.