Lawyer sues brother for defamation in Agarwal murder case

A new legal dispute has erupted within the high-profile investigation into the murder of Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal, as a lawyer claiming to represent the prime accused has sued her brother for defamation. The development adds a complex layer to a case where police allege the 26-year-old victim was killed by his fiancée and her alleged boyfriend in a premeditated attack at a historic fort.

Advocate Aashutosh Srivastava sent a legal notice to Sahil Goyal on June 30, demanding 10 crore rupees in damages, a public apology, and a retraction of statements questioning his authority to represent Sahil's sister, Siya Goyal. The controversy stems from a hearing the previous day at the Vadgaon Maval court in Pune, where two lawyers-Srivastava and Vipul Dushing-both claimed to represent Siya Goyal. The magistrate resolved the confusion after Siya Goyal stated that Dushing was her chosen counsel.

Sahil Goyal had previously told reporters that Srivastava was not appointed by the family and suggested the lawyer may have obtained his sister's signature improperly. In his legal notice, Srivastava denies these allegations, asserting that Siya Goyal voluntarily signed legal documents...