Delhi High Court Grants Puja Khedkar Protection from Arrest Until August 21 in Alleged UPSC Fraud Case

Aug 12, 2024, 06:27 AM

Former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar, who is at the center of a controversy over alleged misuse of power, has sought anticipatory bail from the Delhi High Court. The court, led by Justice Subramanium Prasad, is hearing the case, with Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra representing Khedkar and Naresh Kaushik representing the UPSC. The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Delhi Police and UPSC regarding Khedkar's bail plea, which challenges a district court's decision that denied her bail. The FIR against Khedkar alleges she faked her identity to gain additional attempts in the UPSC exams. In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has granted her protection from arrest until August 21.