Today, On 5th February, The Supreme Court criticised States for appointing acting police chiefs instead of sending timely DGP recommendations to the UPSC. It said delays harmed senior officers’ careers and asked the UPSC to approach the Court when States stall appointments.
The Central Administrative Tribunal has directed the Union Public Service Commission to finalise and forward the panel for the West Bengal DGP post within strict timelines. The Tribunal held that administrative delay cannot deprive an eligible IPS officer of consideration before his superannuation.
Today, On 18th August, In the DGP appointments case, the Supreme Court said contempt cannot be used to settle political disputes and clarified that the proper forum is CAT, stressing that PIL jurisdiction is meant only to protect socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Nearly 20 bureaucrats are being investigated for allegedly using fake income and disability certificates to claim reservation benefits in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, as confirmed by government officials on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Today, On 8th August, Puja Khedkar, a former IAS probationer, is seeking anticipatory bail in a cheating case involving fraudulent obtainment of reservation benefits. Accused of misrepresentation in the UPSC exam, she faces serious allegations and potential arrest. The court expressed the need for a thorough investigation to uncover the conspiracy and involvement of others.
Today, On 5th August, Former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar has contested the UPSC’s decision to revoke her candidature. The case will be heard in the Delhi High Court. The UPSC accused her of violating examination rules, leading to a permanent ban from future exams. Additional allegations include falsifying identity and misusing her position. Charges against her include cheating and forgery.
Today, On 30th July, The Delhi court is set to review the anticipatory bail plea of Pooja Khedkar tomorrow, an IAS trainee facing charges of fraudulent attempts in civil services exams. The court will decide whether she will be protected from arrest during the investigation. The UPSC has taken actions against her, including filing an FIR and cancelling her candidature for future exams.
Delhi High Court Upholds UPSC’s Decision to Cancel Aspirant’s Candidature Over Incorrect Application Form The Delhi High Court has upheld the decision to cancel the candidature of a Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirant for the Civil Services (Main) Examination due to the submission of an incorrect photograph and signature in her application form. The […]
