Briarwood is a socialist secular democratic republic with 30 states and 9
Union Territories, operating under a federal form of government. Nikhil hails from an upper-class family in Town Square and is deeply devoted to his family, particularly his parents. He pursued business studies at St. Sebastin College, where he formed a romantic relationship with Supriya, which ended due to parental objections. After that, Nikhil focused on the family business and gained prominence in his community, while Supriya pursued her career as a teaching assistant. Nikhil married Anandita in 2017, but their marriage faced challenges due to disagreements over living arrangements and career priorities. Tensions used to escalate between them, requiring intervention from both sets of parents. Nikhil decided to pursue an MBA, transferring business stakes to Anandita's name, and the couple welcomed the birth of their son, Harshvardhan, in 2019. Nikhil's cousin Dinesh, initially his business partner, drifted into criminal activities and blackmailed Nikhil's family with sensitive information. Anandita's tragic death during a robbery led to media scrutiny, with suspicion raised over Nikhil's post-incident communication with Dinesh. Forensic examination revealed the use of an imported gun, absence of the murder weapon at the crime scene, and only Nikhil's fingerprints on Anandita's body, along with scratch marks on her neck.