- Former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar has been granted temporary protection from arrest by the Delhi High Court until 21st August. She is facing allegations of fraud and illegally obtaining benefits under OBC and disability reservations.
- Justice Subramonium Prasad has directed the Delhi Police and UPSC to respond to Khedkar’s anticipatory bail plea, with further review scheduled for 21st August.
- The court stated that Khedkar should not be arrested until the next hearing date, considering the case details.
- Khedkar is accused of submitting false information in her 2022 UPSC Civil Services Examination application to avail reservation benefits.
- On 31st July, the UPSC cancelled Khedkar’s candidacy and barred her from future examinations. A sessions court previously denied her anticipatory bail request on 1st August.
- Khedkar argued that she faced an immediate threat of arrest and sought protection from the court. The case will continue to unfold as more information is revealed.
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