Top Court extends Puja Khedkar's protection, questions UPSC attempts
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Top Court extends Puja Khedkar's protection, questions UPSC attempts

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended interim protection from arrest for former trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar while granting her lawyer time to respond to the prosecution's reply to her anticipatory bail plea. Her case is an isolated case," The bench also questioned Khedkar’s lawyer about her exceeding the permissible nine attempts for the UPSC examination. In its affidavit, the Union Public Service Commission opposed Khedkar’s anticipatory bail plea, describing the gravity of the fraud as "unprecedented." The UPSC alleged that Khedkar fraudulently availed additional attempts by faking her identity, violating the Examination Rules.

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Top court seeks Khedkar’s reply on charges of quota misuse
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2 days ago

Top court seeks Khedkar’s reply on charges of quota misuse

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI The Supreme Court told former IAS probationary officer Puja Khedkar on Tuesday to justify taking multiple attempts to appear in the civil services examination, observing that an individual who has exhausted all chances as an able-bodied person cannot be entitled to separate attempts as a disabled candidate. Additional solicitor general SV Raju appearing for the police informed the …

Supreme Court extends interim protection to fraud IAS fraud Puja Khedkar, again: Details
2 days, 15 hours ago

Supreme Court extends interim protection to fraud IAS fraud Puja Khedkar, again: Details

Op India  

On 18th March Puja Khedkar, a former IAS probationary officer, was granted interim protection by the Supreme Court, again. Raju told the court that the Delhi Police must conduct a custodial interrogation to look into the “larger scam” of phony documents that UPSC hopefuls submitted. Judiciary comes to Puja Khedkar’s rescue, again and again The Delhi High Court on 12th …

SC asks discharged IAS officer Puja Khedkar to respond to quota misuse charges
2 days, 16 hours ago

SC asks discharged IAS officer Puja Khedkar to respond to quota misuse charges

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked discharged IAS probationary officer Puja Khedkar to respond by April 15 to the Delhi police’s charges against her of fraudulently availing quota benefits to appear multiple times in the civil services examination. The Supreme Court bench told the Delhi police to take up the investigation “steadfastedly” and questioned them for not calling …

Can't avail separate UPSC exam attempts as 'able' and 'disabled' candidate: SC to Puja Khedkar
2 days, 19 hours ago

Can't avail separate UPSC exam attempts as 'able' and 'disabled' candidate: SC to Puja Khedkar

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Tuesday told former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar who's accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination that she cannot avail separate attempts to clear the test as an "able candidate" and an "disabled candidate". Can't avail separate UPSC exam attempts as 'able' and 'disabled' candidate: SC …

UPSC cheating case: Supreme Court extends protection to Puja Khedkar till March 17
1 month ago

UPSC cheating case: Supreme Court extends protection to Puja Khedkar till March 17

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday extended till March 17 protection from arrest to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination. The apex court on January 15 had issued notice to the Delhi government and the Union Public Service Commission on Ms. Khedkar's plea seeking anticipatory bail. …

Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Ex-IAS Officer Puja Khedkar, Issues Notice On Anticipatory Bail Plea
2 months ago

Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Ex-IAS Officer Puja Khedkar, Issues Notice On Anticipatory Bail Plea

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice on the anticipatory bail plea of ex-IAS probationary officer Puja Khedkar, who is accused of “misrepresenting and falsifying facts" in her application for Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination, 2022. However, Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra pointed out that the Delhi High Court has given very strong findings in the impugned order, indicting Khedkar …

UPSC cheating case: Supreme Court protects Puja Khedkar from arrest till February 14
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2 months ago

UPSC cheating case: Supreme Court protects Puja Khedkar from arrest till February 14

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday protected from arrest till February 14 former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination. During the hearing, senior advocate Siddharth Luthra, appearing for Ms. Khedkar, argued the High Court made strong observations against her while dismissing her anticipatory bail plea. While dismissing …

Supreme Court Protects Ex-IAS Probationer Puja Khedkar From Arrest In UPSC Cheating Case
2 months ago

Supreme Court Protects Ex-IAS Probationer Puja Khedkar From Arrest In UPSC Cheating Case

ABP News  

The Supreme Court has protected former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar from arrest till February 14. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma also issued notice to the Delhi government and the Union Public Service Commission on Khedkar's plea seeking anticipatory bail. Khedkar is accused of misrepresenting information in her application for the UPSC civil services examination, …

Big relief for Puja Khedkar: Supreme Court grants ex-IAS trainee protection from arrest in UPSC cheating case
2 months ago

Big relief for Puja Khedkar: Supreme Court grants ex-IAS trainee protection from arrest in UPSC cheating case

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday, January 15, granted protection from arrest to Puja Khedkar, a former IAS trainee accused of cheating and allegedly misusing OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma issued notice to the Delhi government and the Union Public Service Commission on Puja Khedkar's …

Supreme Court stays arrest of ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar in UPSC cheating case
2 months ago

Supreme Court stays arrest of ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar in UPSC cheating case

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a stay on the arrest of former IAS probationary officer Puja Khedkar who was accused of fraudulently appearing for the UPSC civil service examination 2022. The top court issued a notice to the Delhi Police and the UPSC on Puja Khedkar's plea seeking anticipatory bail and directed the protection to operate until the next …

Supreme Court pauses arrest of ex-IAS Puja Khedkar in UPSC cheating case
2 months ago

Supreme Court pauses arrest of ex-IAS Puja Khedkar in UPSC cheating case

India Today  

In a major relief to former trainee IAS officer, Puja Khedkar, the Supreme Court on Wednesday paused her arrest in a case linked to fraudulently availing reservation benefits under the OBC and disability quotas in the Civil Services Examination till February 14. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma issued notice to the Delhi government and …

Supreme Court orders no coercive action against Puja Khedkar till February 14 in UPSC cheating case
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2 months ago

Supreme Court orders no coercive action against Puja Khedkar till February 14 in UPSC cheating case

India TV News  

UPSC cheating case: The Supreme Court on Wednesday protected former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination, from arrest till February 14. A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma issued notice to the Delhi government and the Union Public Service Commission on Khedkar's plea …

UPSC cheating case: SC grants interim relief to ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar
2 months ago

UPSC cheating case: SC grants interim relief to ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a significant relief to former Indian Administrative Service trainee officer Puja Khedkar, accused of forging documents to obtain eligibility for the 2022 UPSC test, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered that no coercive steps be taken against her until the next hearing on 14 February. "No coercive steps be taken against the petitioner till we hear the …

Puja Khedkar now moves Supreme Court challenging Delhi High Court order, ex-IAS trainee seeks pre-arrest bail
2 months ago

Puja Khedkar now moves Supreme Court challenging Delhi High Court order, ex-IAS trainee seeks pre-arrest bail

Live Mint  

Controversial former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar has moved Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court's order which refused to grant her anticipatory bail in the UPSC cheating case. Khedkar, who is accused of cheating, fraud and and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits, has moved top court seeking anticipatory bail. On December 23, 2024, stating that investigation was required …

UPSC cheating case: Puja Khedkar moves Supreme Court for pre-arrest bail
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2 months ago

UPSC cheating case: Puja Khedkar moves Supreme Court for pre-arrest bail

The Hindu  

Former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination, has moved the Supreme Court for anticipatory bail. Ms. Khedkar has challenged the December 23, 2024 Delhi High Court order which refused to grant her anticipatory bail. The high court said a strong prima facie case was made out …

After High Court setback, Puja Khedkar moves Supreme Court for pre-arrest bail
2 months, 1 week ago

After High Court setback, Puja Khedkar moves Supreme Court for pre-arrest bail

India Today  

Former Indian Administrative Service trainee officer, Puja Khedkar, accused of fraudulently availing reservation benefits under the OBC and disability quotas in the civil services examination, has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High court order rejecting her pre-arrest bail plea. The former IAS trainee is challenging a Delhi High Court order dated December 23, 2024, which denied her anticipatory …

Puja Khedkar, former-IAS trainee, moves Supreme Court challenging Delhi HC's order denying bail
2 months, 1 week ago

Puja Khedkar, former-IAS trainee, moves Supreme Court challenging Delhi HC's order denying bail

India TV News  

Dismissed trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar has approached the Supreme Court seeking anticipatory bail after her plea was rejected by the Delhi High Court. The High Court had earlier dismissed Khedkar’s anticipatory bail application, terming the case as "a glaring example of fraud, not only on a constitutional institution but also on society and the nation." Challenging the High Court’s …

UPSC cheating case: SC to hear ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar's anticipatory bail plea on Jan 15
2 months, 1 week ago

UPSC cheating case: SC to hear ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar's anticipatory bail plea on Jan 15

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Former IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar has approached the Supreme Court to challenge the Delhi High Court's December 23 order, which rejected her anticipatory bail plea. The case pertains to allegations of fraudulently availing reservation benefits to clear the Union Public Service Commission exam. According to the Supreme Court's causelist, a two-judge bench led by Justice B. V. …

HC cites ‘motive to dupe UPSC’ to deny Khedkar pre-arrest bail
2 months, 3 weeks ago

HC cites ‘motive to dupe UPSC’ to deny Khedkar pre-arrest bail

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to grant anticipatory bail to formerprobationary Indian Administrative officer Puja Khedkar, observing that her actions in faking her identity to fraudulently avail attempts in the public service examination were driven by the motive to dupe the Union Public Service Commission as part of a larger conspiracy to manipulate the system. Puja Khedkar, a …

Delhi HC refuses anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in UPSC cheating case
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC refuses anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in UPSC cheating case

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Monday 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." Justice Singh said a strong prima facie case was made out against Khedkar and an investigation was required …

Fraud IAS Puja Khedkar can now be arrested: Delhi HC dismisses her plea for interim bail, cancels earlier order granting protection
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Fraud IAS Puja Khedkar can now be arrested: Delhi HC dismisses her plea for interim bail, cancels earlier order granting protection

Op India  

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of former IAS officer Puja Khedkar and also ordered to vacate the interim protection granted to her. The bench 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. Puja Khedkar recently filed …

Delhi High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail To Ex-IAS Probationer Puja Khedkar: 'Classic Case Of Fraud'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail To Ex-IAS Probationer Puja Khedkar: 'Classic Case Of Fraud'

ABP News  

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to grant Anticipatory bail to former IAS Probationer Puja Khedkar, who is accused of 'misrepresenting and falsifying facts' in her application for Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh dismissed the anticipatory bail plea filed by Khedkar observing that prima facie, a strong case if made out against her, …

UPSC cheating case: Delhi HC refuses to grant anticipatory bail to ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar
2 months, 3 weeks ago

UPSC cheating case: Delhi HC refuses to grant anticipatory bail to ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to grant anticipatory bail to dismissed Indian Administrative Services trainee Puja Khedkar in the UPSC cheating case. She is accused of fraudulently availing attempts in the UPSC examination beyond the permissible limit by faking her identity, The high court said that the steps taken by Khedkar were “a part of the large conspiracy …

No relief for Puja Khedkar: Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail to ex-IAS trainee in UPSC cheating case
2 months, 3 weeks ago

No relief for Puja Khedkar: Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail to ex-IAS trainee in UPSC cheating case

Live Mint  

No relief for Puja Khedkar: The Delhi High Court on Monday denied anticipatory bail to former IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar in a Union Public Service Commission cheating case. Rejecting Puja Khedkar's plea for anticipatory bail, the court asserted that the UPSC is considered a prestigious examination. While giving the verdict on Puja Khedkar's bail plea, Justice Chandra Dhari Singh …

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Former IAS Puja Khedkar
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Former IAS Puja Khedkar

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea filed by former probationer IAS officer Puja Khedkar who is accused of “misrepresenting and falsifying facts" in her application for Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination, 2022. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh denied anticipatory bail to Khedkar observing that prima facie, a strong case is made out against her. …

Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail to ex- IAS trainee Puja Khedkar
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail to ex- IAS trainee Puja Khedkar

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to grant anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar who has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing of OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination. Ruling that a strong prima facie case was made out against Khedkar, Justice Chandra Dhari Singh said investigation was required to …

'Her tactics raise questions': Ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar denied pre-arrest bail
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Her tactics raise questions': Ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar denied pre-arrest bail

India Today  

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar, who has been accused of cheating and fraudulently availing benefits under the Other Backward Classes and disability quotas to clear the Union Public Service Commission exams. Khedkar had earlier been denied anticipatory bail by a trial court, prompting her to challenge the decision …

Bombay High Court junks police order revoking Puja Khedkar's mother's gun license
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bombay High Court junks police order revoking Puja Khedkar's mother's gun license

India Today  

The Bombay High Court has quashed the order by the Pune Commissioner of Police canceling the arms license of Manorama Khedkar, the mother of former probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, and remitted the matter for fresh consideration. The case stems from an incident earlier this year when a video of Manorama Khedkar allegedly brandishing a gun during a land dispute …

Delhi High Court Reserves Judgment On Former IAS Puja Khedkar's Anticipatory Bail Plea
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Reserves Judgment On Former IAS Puja Khedkar's Anticipatory Bail Plea

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved judgment on the anticipatory bail plea filed by former probationer IAS officer Puja Khedkar who is accused of “misrepresenting and falsifying facts" in her application for Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination, 2022.“Heard both sides. The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved judgment on the anticipatory bail plea filed by former probationer …

Delhi High Court Reserves Judgment On Former IAS Puja Khedkar's Anticipatory Bail Plea
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Reserves Judgment On Former IAS Puja Khedkar's Anticipatory Bail Plea

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved judgment on the anticipatory bail plea filed by former probationer IAS officer Puja Khedkar who is accused of “misrepresenting and falsifying facts" in her application for Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination, 2022.“Heard both sides. The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved judgment on the anticipatory bail plea filed by former probationer …

Delhi HC reserves order on Puja Khedkar's pre arrest bail plea
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC reserves order on Puja Khedkar's pre arrest bail plea

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its order on an anticipatory bail plea of sacked IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of allegedly cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the 2022 civil services examination. Delhi HC reserves order on Puja Khedkar's pre arrest bail plea Justice Chandra Dhari Singh said the interim protection from …

Delhi High Court extends interim protection from arrest for Puja Khedkar
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court extends interim protection from arrest for Puja Khedkar

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday extended till October 4 the interim protection from arrest granted to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar in the criminal case lodged against her for alleged cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in civil services examination. While the Delhi Police lawyer said the investigating agency is "never under media pressure", UPSC's senior …

Delhi High Court issues notice to Puja Khedkar over UPSC's perjury charge
6 months ago

Delhi High Court issues notice to Puja Khedkar over UPSC's perjury charge

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court today sought the stand of Puja Khedkar on the UPSC's allegation that the former IAS trainee committed perjury by making a false statement in relation to her anticipatory bail plea. In its application filed through lawyer Vardhman Kaushik, the UPSC submitted that Khedkar, in her rejoinder, made an "absolutely false" statement on affidavit that the Commission …

Delhi HC asks Puja Khedkar to respond to UPSC plea seeking perjury proceedings against her
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC asks Puja Khedkar to respond to UPSC plea seeking perjury proceedings against her

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday told former probationary Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar to respond to a plea by the Union Public Service Commission seeking initiation of perjury proceedings against her for allegedly giving false statement and affidavit in the court. The UPSC said the July 31 communication by which Ms. Khedkar’s candidature was cancelled was communicated to …

Delhi High Court Seeks Puja Khedkar's Response On UPSC's Plea Alleging Perjury
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Puja Khedkar's Response On UPSC's Plea Alleging Perjury

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today issued notice to former probationer IAS officer Puja Khedkar on an application filed by the Union Public Services Commission, seeking to initiate perjury proceedings against her for allegedly giving false statement and affidavit in the court.Khedkar is accused of “misrepresenting and falsifying facts" in her UPSC application. The Delhi High Court today issued notice to …

Excise policy case: Durgesh Pathak gets bail, Kejriwal’s judicial custody extended
6 months, 1 week ago

Excise policy case: Durgesh Pathak gets bail, Kejriwal’s judicial custody extended

The Hindu  

Two persons, including senior Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi MLA Durgesh Pathak, were granted bail by different courts in the Capital on Wednesday, in connection with the now-withdrawn Delhi excise policy for 2021-22. A Rouse Avenue court, while granting relief to Mr. Pathak, extended the judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, a co-accused in the case, till …

Centre dismisses Puja Khedkar from IAS with immediate effect
6 months, 1 week ago

Centre dismisses Puja Khedkar from IAS with immediate effect

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Saturday discharged probationary IAS officer Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar from the Indian Administrative Services with immediate effect, officials aware of the matter said. Puja Khedkar Officials said Khedkar was discharged — a term used when a probationary officer is dismissed –– after completion of an enquiry against her, under Rule 12 of the IAS Rules, 1954. The …

Willing to get examined at AIIMS, Puja Khedkar tells Delhi High Court
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Willing to get examined at AIIMS, Puja Khedkar tells Delhi High Court

The Hindu  

Former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar on Thursday told Delhi High Court that she was willing to get herself medically examined in AIIMS, after the Delhi police said one of her disability certificates may be “forged” and “fabricated”. I am willing to go to AIIMS,” the counsel appearing for Ms. Khedkar told the court which was hearing her anticipatory bail plea. …

Disability certificate of Khedkar may be forged: Delhi Police
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Disability certificate of Khedkar may be forged: Delhi Police

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police has told the Delhi High Court that one of the two disability certificates submitted by former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar to the Union Public Service Commission to show multiple disabilities may be “forged” and “fabricated”. The Delhi Police said Ms. Khedkar submitted the two disability certificates for the Civil Services Examinations-2022 and Civil Services Examinations-2023 respectively. The …

Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar granted bail in Swati Maliwal assault case
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar granted bail in Swati Maliwal assault case

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar, who was accused of assaulting Aam Aadmi Party’s Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal at the Chief Minister’s residence on May 13. Strict bail conditions Justice Kant said there were other alternatives, including imposing strict bail conditions over and above those which the trial court …

Delhi HC extends interim protection from arrest to Puja Khedkar till Sept 5
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC extends interim protection from arrest to Puja Khedkar till Sept 5

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Thursday extended interim protection from arrest granted to suspended probationary Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar in a case registered against her for fraudulently availing attempts in the Union Public Services Commission examination beyond the permissible limit by faking her identity, till September 5. Khedkar had approached the Delhi high court against the city court’s …

Centre allows UPSC to perform Aadhaar-based authentication for candidates' verifications
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre allows UPSC to perform Aadhaar-based authentication for candidates' verifications

The Hindu  

In a first, the Centre on Wednesday allowed the Union Public Service Commission to perform Aadhaar-based authentication to verify candidates' identity on a voluntary basis, both at the time of registration and during various stages of examinations and recruitment. In a notification, the personnel ministry said the UPSC "is allowed to perform Aadhaar authentication, on voluntary basis, for verification of …

UPSC lacks power to disqualify after appointment, Khedkar tells HC
6 months, 2 weeks ago

UPSC lacks power to disqualify after appointment, Khedkar tells HC

Hindustan Times  

Probationary Indian Administrative Services officer Puja Khedkar on Wednesday told the Delhi high court that after her selection and appointment, the Union Public Service Commission lacks the power to disqualify her, and that the any action against her can be taken only by the Centre’s Department of Personnel and Training. UPSC lacks power to disqualify after appointment, Khedkar tells HC …

Centre allows UPSC to perform Aadhaar-based authentication for candidates' verifications
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre allows UPSC to perform Aadhaar-based authentication for candidates' verifications

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, In a first, the Centre on Wednesday allowed the Union Public Service Commission to perform Aadhaar-based authentication to verify candidates' identity on a voluntary basis, both at the time of registration and during various stages of examinations and recruitment. Centre allows UPSC to perform Aadhaar-based authentication for candidates' verifications The move assumes significance as the commission last month …

UPSC has no power to disqualify me: Puja Khedkar refutes fraud charges
6 months, 3 weeks ago

UPSC has no power to disqualify me: Puja Khedkar refutes fraud charges

India Today  

Puja Khedkar, the former IAS trainee officer who was stripped of her role for allegedly misusing her powers, has challenged her disqualification, saying the Union Public Service Commission has no power to act against her. In a response filed before the Delhi High Court on the UPSC's charges against her, Puja Khedkar argued that once selected and appointed as a …

Delhi excise policy case: Supreme Court grants bail to BRS MLC K Kavitha
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi excise policy case: Supreme Court grants bail to BRS MLC K Kavitha

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLC K Kavitha in the Delhi excise policy case. K Kavitha, 46, the daughter of former Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao, has been in custody since March 15 on alleged corruption and money laundering cases linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. A bench comprising Justices B R …

Delhi HC extends interim protection from arrest to Puja Khedkar till August 29
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC extends interim protection from arrest to Puja Khedkar till August 29

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Delhi high court on Wednesday extended the interim protection from arrest granted to suspended Indian Administrative officer Puja Khedkar till August 29 in a case registered against her for fraudulently availing attempts in the Union Public Services Commission examination beyond the permissible limit by faking her identity. Puja Khedkar A bench of justice Subramonium Prasad extended the …

Puja Khedkar can't be arrested till Aug 21, Delhi HC grants interim protection in 'fake identity' case – Firstpost
7 months, 1 week ago

Puja Khedkar can't be arrested till Aug 21, Delhi HC grants interim protection in 'fake identity' case – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Delhi Police and the UPSC, asking them to file their responses by August 21 as to why Puja Khedkar’s custody is required to unearth the conspiracy Puja Khedkar, a 2023-batch IAS officer, was accused of fraudulently availing attempts beyond the permissible limit by faking her identity. “Puja Khedkar be not arrested …

Puja Khedkar Granted Interim Protection from Arrest by Delhi High Court
7 months, 1 week ago

Puja Khedkar Granted Interim Protection from Arrest by Delhi High Court

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Monday granted interim protection from arrest to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, who has been accused of fraudulently clearing Union Public Service Commission examination, till August 21. Read Editorial | A case of excesses: On the Puja Khedkar case Justice Subramonium Prasad gave the direction on the anticipatory bail plea by Ms. Khedkar. On Monday, …

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