The UPSC opposed pre-arrest bail for Puja Khedkar, calling the fraud’s severity unprecedented. In an affidavit to the Supreme Court, it stressed the need for custodial interrogation. Authorities aim to uncover the full extent of her alleged fraudulent activities. The case has drawn significant legal and public attention.
The Delhi High Court will hear RAU IAS Study Circle CEO Abhishek Gupta’s plea to waive a Rs 2.5 crore financial condition from his interim bail connected to the drowning deaths of three UPSC aspirants. Gupta’s bail, granted in September 2024, has faced multiple extensions, and the Supreme Court previously stayed the financial requirement.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to four joint owners of a basement involved in the Delhi coaching center flood case that claimed the lives of three students. The court noted the Applicants’ limited role as property owners and highlighted the absence of evidence linking them to corruption allegations. The Applicants voluntarily contributed Rs. 5 lakhs for the victims’ families, with further compensation to be decided by the trial court.
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 denied anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar, a former IAS probationer accused of fraudulently obtaining benefits under OBC and disability quotas in the 2022 Civil Services Examination. The court established a strong case for further investigation into her alleged misrepresentation and fraud against constitutional provisions, despite her claims of innocence.
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The Delhi High Court has extended the interim bail of four co-owners in the RAU’s IAS Study Circle case until January 21, 2025. The Supreme Court has stayed the requirement for the accused to deposit funds with the Red Cross Society. This case revolves around the deaths of three UPSC aspirants and raises concerns about unauthorized basement coaching centers in Delhi.
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.
Today, On 13th September, The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to four individuals involved in the deaths of three civil services aspirants in a flooded coaching institute’s basement. They must pay Rs. 5 crore to the Red Cross Society. The court also directed the Lieutenant Governor to form a committee to prevent coaching centers from operating in basements.
Today, On 5th September, Former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar has offered to undergo a medical examination at AIIMS following claims that her disability certificates may be forged. The Delhi Police alleges that she misrepresented information to secure reservation benefits for the civil services examination and has questioned her eligibility. Khedkar has denied all allegations, with further hearings scheduled for September 26.