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Delhi court denies bail today to former trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar accused of fraudulently clearing UPSC exam by misusing OBC and Persons with Disabilities reservations. Allegations include altering identity details for additional exam attempts. UPSC cancels her selection, and the police have filed a case. Background includes family members’ legal troubles.
Anjali Birla, an Indian Railway Personnel Service officer and daughter of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court to remove social media posts alleging that she gained UPSC exam success through her father’s influence. The case has been given urgent consideration by Justice Navin Chawla today. Birla denies the allegations, seeking the removal of defamatory posts.
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The UPSC today filed a FIR against probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar for allegedly forging disability certificates to pass the civil services exam. The commission aims to cancel her candidature, as she fraudulently exceeded the permissible attempt limit under the Examination Rules by faking her identity. Actions include criminal prosecution and cancellation of her candidature.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on monday (8th july) challenges the bail granted to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, citing the High Court’s decision as “illegal”. Soren, accused in a money laundering case related to a land scam, was released on bail. The ED alleges his involvement in acquiring properties illegally, but Soren denies the charges, calling them politically motivated.
Today(on 11th June),Madras High Court, led by Justice Anita Sumanth, declines mediation for the dispute between ex-DGP Rajesh Das and IAS officer Beela Venkatesan, signaling a pivotal moment in their legal battle. The decision underscores the court’s stance against mediation, emphasizing the complexity of their conflict.
The Supreme Court has sought deposition records in the defamation dispute between IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri and IPS officer D Roopa. Despite attempts at reconciliation, the court instructed the petitioner to provide a copy of the respondent’s deposition. The public spat between the officers resulted in criminal defamation proceedings and a subsequent stay order.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL against IAS Officer Aunjaneya Kumar Singh, who had lodged 66 FIRs against Azam Khan and his sons. The court ruled that PILs cannot be entertained in service matters, only by non-appointees challenging the legality or extension of an officer. Singh’s actions were related to the model code of conduct during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
Today (1st March): Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren withdrew his plea challenging denial of permission to attend the Budget session. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal sought withdrawal since the session had concluded. Soren faces money laundering charges and is in judicial custody. The ED is investigating illegal land transfer allegations involving high-profile arrests. __JETPACK_AI_ERROR__
On Monday (11th march): The Supreme Court set aside the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s decision supporting the elevated ratings in IAS officer Ashok Khemka’s Annual Confidential Report. The court emphasized that the evaluation of IAS officers should be left to the executive branch, citing its expertise and authority. This reinforces the principle of administrative oversight within the executive’s purview.