In a surprising turn of events, controversial carpet businessman Deepak Jaikishian has discharged his lawyer Gabriel Daniel and the firm M/s Paul Ong and Associates from representing him in a RM1.9 million suit filed by the widow of the late P Balasubramaniam against him and eight others.

Deepak, who came to the Court of Appeal registry himself for the case management today, personally conveyed his intention to the registrar.