Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Mehul Choksi Lawyer Faces UK Rape Allegation, Trial Set
Vijay Aggarwal is a lawyer linked to fugitive Mehul Choksi.
He is facing a rape allegation in the United Kingdom.
His assistant, Manpreet Kaur, is also accused in the case.
She faces two charges related to encouraging or helping sexual assault.
Both people appeared in court.
They only said their names during the hearing.
They are expected to stay in prison while waiting for trial.
Their trial is scheduled to begin on March 15 next year.
They could be released earlier if a court grants bail.
Lawyer Vijay Aggarwal faces a rape allegation in the United Kingdom.
Aggarwal’s assistant, Manpreet Kaur, appeared alongside him in court.
Kaur faces two counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting sexual assault.
Both defendants spoke only to confirm their names during the hearing.
They will remain in custody until their trial begins on March 15 next year unless granted bail.
- Who
- Lawyer Vijay Aggarwal and his assistant, Manpreet Kaur.
- What
- Aggarwal faces a rape allegation, while Kaur faces two counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting sexual assault.
- When
- They are due to stand trial on March 15 next year; the hearing date is not specified.
- Where
- The case is in the United Kingdom.
- Why
- The articles do not state the alleged motive or circumstances behind the accusations.
- Defendant
- Vijay Aggarwal
- Second defendant
- Manpreet Kaur
- Allegation against Aggarwal
- Rape
- Charges against Kaur
- Two counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting sexual assault
- Trial date
- March 15 next year
- Current status
- Both are set to remain in prison pending trial unless granted bail