Manorama Khedkar, mother of ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, has been granted interim bail till October 13 in a high-profile kidnapping case. Police investigations are ongoing, and more charges may follow.
The UPSC 2025 exams introduce mandatory online submission of documents during prelims, addressing concerns after an IAS officer-Puja Khedkar’s forgery scandal involving fake disability claims. The government has notified new rules, including stricter verification, tech-driven systems like Aadhar authentication, and reduced vacancies to 979 this year, marking a three-year low.
Today, On 15th January, The Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar. She is accused of fraudulently using reservation benefits meant for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities to pass the UPSC exam. Khedkar has denied the charges, and the court’s order allows her temporary relief. The case is under further investigation.
The Supreme Court is set to hear the anticipatory bail plea of ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar tomorrow. Khedkar, who faces allegations of forgery, cheating, and fraud related to the misuse of a backward class certificate, had her bail request denied by lower courts. Terming the accusations as “erroneous,” she has moved the apex court seeking relief. The case has garnered significant attention due to its implications for civil services integrity and legal accountability.
The Delhi High Court has reserved its order on sacked IAS probationer Puja Khedkar’s anticipatory bail plea amid allegations of cheating for OBC and disability quota benefits in the UPSC examination. Khedkar denies the charges, claiming bias following her sexual harassment complaint against an officer. The court’s decision will impact her potential custodial interrogation.
Today, On 19th September, the Delhi High Court issued a notice to Puja Khedkar regarding a perjury case linked to the UPSC. The allegations include submitting false documents and misleading affidavits to manipulate court decisions. The next hearing is scheduled for September 26, coinciding with Khedkar’s anticipatory bail plea.