Partly Uday Singh's snarling at the beginning, partly Shakti's own fear (he did not realise that his push had resulted in death of that Bhanu guy!) and partly his feelings of insecurity as the less preferred/neglected prince made Shakti stay silent.
Okay, Shakti was silent. But why did Uday Singh NOT launch a proper investigation himself before reaching any final conclusion?!
Simply because he was concerned about his reputation as a just king?! And also because he has now learnt from an astrologer that Shakti would be harmful for his kingdom?!
Shakti is just a kid/teen! But Uday Singh is older and ought to be wiser!
Pratap went to the kaal kothri to investigate both sides of the story. Whereas this work should have been done by Uday Singh!
And why the hell did he refuse to listen to Pratap when he approached him and begged to present the truth to him?!
Uday Singh's putting down the queens and snarling that Shakti is not the future of Mewar was again BS and implied as if Shakti's existence or non existence did not matter!
Which court and which judge take decisions on accusations like murder like this - without any investigation and without any word from BOTH the parties involved?!
The ONUS tonight was on Uday Singh being an adult and being the judge. But he again behaved like an egomaniac! And if he did this to put Shakti in place or teach him a lesson then it was the worst way to tackle him!
Boo Uday Singh! š¤¢
P.S. - Shakti did end up committing crime - of escaping from jail (knowingly) and of causing death (unknowingly). But justice is NOT delivered WITHOUT proper investigation from all sides! It does not mean Shakti should be let off. But he does not deserve the highest level of punishment either!