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Puja Khedkar gets no relief as Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail in UPSC cheating case

New Delhi: In a significant development, the Delhi High Court on Monday denied the anticipatory bail plea of former IAS officer Puja Khedkar and also ordered to vacate the interim protection granted to her. While hearing the matter, the The of Justice Chandra Dhari Singh dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of former IAS officer Puja Khedkar, stating that the UPSC is regarded as a prestigious examination.

The Delhi HC further observed that the incident in question represents a fraud not only against an organisation but also against society at large. The court emphasised that interrogation is necessary to uncover the conspiracy involved.

As a result, the court ruled that the plea was dismissed, and the interim protection granted to Khedkar was vacated. The court observed that, prima facie, the conduct in this case appears to be aimed at deceiving the organization. It noted that the individual was not a legitimate candidate for the benefits but had been obtaining them through forged documents. The court also highlighted that the father and mother held high-ranking positions, suggesting the possibility of collusion with influential individuals.

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