The Maharashtra Vadgaon Maval court on July 3, 2026, remanded accused Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary to 14 days of judicial custody in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, rejecting the police's request for additional custody.

The investigating agency sought two days of police custody to verify investigation aspects and complete scientific procedures, citing pending verification of discrepancies in statements, digital evidence, and technical matters.However, the defense counsel argued that the investigation had progressed sufficiently, and custody extension was unnecessary.The court heard arguments from both sides before rejecting the police remand plea.Siya Goyal had previously consented to a polygraph test, and police are seeking court permission to conduct scientific investigations.Evidence gathered includes crime scene reconstruction, digital data, mobile records, and forensic analysis.

The case involves Ketan Agarwal's death after falling from Pune's Lohagad Fort on June 18, with police suspecting Siya and her boyfriend pushed him.A fast-track court has been established with Ujjwal Nikam as Special Public Prosecutor.The ruling underscores the judiciary's role in balancing investigative needs with accused rights.