A legal dispute has surfaced in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, as Advocate Ashutosh Srivastava, claiming to represent accused Siya Goyal, has sent a legal notice demanding Rs 10 crore in damages from her brother, Sahil Goyal, for alleged defamatory remarks. Srivastava mentioned that Siya Goyal had officially appointed him as her legal counsel through a signed vakalatnama. The notice accuses Sahil Goyal of making false and defamatory statements against Srivastava in the media, damaging his professional reputation.
The legal notice states that Srivastava’s vakalatnama has been accepted by the Vadgaon Maval Court and questions Sahil Goyal’s public challenge to his authority without verifying legal documents. It criticizes Sahil for suggesting that Srivastava was not authorized by the family, leading to reputational harm. The notice demands a retraction of the defamatory statements, a public apology from Sahil Goyal, and a commitment to refrain from similar allegations in the future.
If Sahil Goyal fails to respond satisfactorily within the specified time, Srivastava plans to pursue legal action, including a civil claim seeking Rs 10 crore for defamation and reputational damage. This legal development adds a new dimension to the Ketan Agarwal murder case, introducing a separate dispute between the accused’s family and the lawyer claiming to represent one of the accused.
