Hey there, Pune! If you’ve been following the news lately, you might have heard about former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar and the legal drama surrounding her. Well, here’s the scoop: the Supreme Court has granted her interim protection from arrest until February 14, 2025, in a case where she’s accused of cheating and taking advantage of OBC and disability quotas in the civil services exam.
The bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma issued notice to the Delhi government and the UPSC on Khedkar’s plea for anticipatory bail. They made it clear that no coercive steps should be taken against her until the next hearing.
During the proceedings, Khedkar’s lawyer argued that the high court had made some harsh comments against her, but the Supreme Court noted that she hadn’t faced any coercive action yet. Khedkar has lost her job and is fighting for legal remedies to clear her name.
The Delhi High Court had previously dismissed Khedkar’s anticipatory bail plea, citing a strong case against her and the need for further investigation into a possible conspiracy. The UPSC and Delhi Police are adamant that she needs to be interrogated to uncover the full extent of the fraud.
It’s a complicated case that’s caught the attention of many, as it involves alleged manipulation of a prestigious examination system. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as it unfolds.
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