Lawyer Vijay Aggarwal, assistant appear in London court over sexual assault charges
Indian lawyer Vijay Aggarwal and his assistant Manpreet Kaur appeared in a London court to face charges of sexual assault. The prosecution requested a delay in the plea hearing due to the complexity of the ongoing investigation and potential for additional charges.
Why it matters
The case involves high-profile legal figures and raises questions about international legal accountability and the handling of complex sexual assault investigations.
TOI correspondent from London: Indian criminal lawyer Vijay Aggarwal and his co-defendant, his personal assistant Manpreet Kaur, appeared in the dock at Southwark crown court on Thursday where the pair are facing charges relating to sexual offences against women in Britain.Aggarwal had represented fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi.Kaur entered in a flowery blouse looking morose. Aggarwal followed in a grey tracksuit and cardigan and surveyed the packed public gallery. Their families watched via video link from India.Delhi-born Aggarwal (57) currently faces four counts of sexually assaulting women between May and Aug 2026 at 29 Brick Street in London’s posh Mayfair area, where he was staying. Kaur (41), also staying there, faces two charges of intentionally encouraging or assisting the commission of sexual assault by luring women to an address and introducing them to Aggarwal after posting a false job advert.
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