Khedkar likely to be arrested soon as Delhi HC removes interim protection granted to her from arrest in August. The UPSC cancelled Khedkar's candidature in July

Delhi High Court on Monday (December 23, 2024) refused to grant anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar in the criminal case lodged against her for alleged cheating and wrongly availing of OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination.

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of former IAS trainee Pooja Khedkar, who has been accused of cheating and fraudulently availing benefits under the OBC quota to clear the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams.

IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of fraudulently using OBC and disability quotas in the 2022 UPSC exam. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh cited a strong case against her, emphasizing the need to investigate the alleged conspiracy.