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The case of trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar continues to unfold, with a Delhi court deferring the hearing of her anticipatory bail plea until Wednesday. This development comes amidst a string of allegations against Khedkar, including faking her identity to secure admission to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam. The Delhi Police, having booked Khedkar on charges of cheating and forgery, is gathering necessary documents to substantiate their accusations. Khedkar's probation period has been put on hold as the investigation progresses.
The focus on Khedkar's potential misuse of disability and OBC quotas to secure her UPSC candidature has intensified. The Crime Branch, tasked with investigating the case, believes Khedkar manipulated her identity and falsified her background to benefit from these quotas. The police have also sent a report to the Maharashtra government detailing the legal separation of Khedkar's parents, raising questions about her eligibility for OBC non-creamy layer benefits. The investigation aims to determine if Khedkar misrepresented her marital status to gain an unfair advantage in the UPSC exam.
Khedkar, in an attempt to preempt her arrest, sought anticipatory bail from the Patiala House court. However, the court, after being informed of the appointment of a new special public prosecutor, decided to postpone the hearing to Wednesday. The court's decision indicates the seriousness of the accusations against Khedkar and the need for a thorough examination of the evidence. The upcoming hearing will be crucial in determining the future course of action regarding Khedkar's bail plea and the ongoing investigation into the allegations against her. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the integrity of the UPSC examination process and the fair allocation of quotas for disadvantaged groups.
Source: Puja Khedkar: Court to hear Puja Khedkar bail plea today