'Has she committed murder?' SC grants anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in fraud case
The Times of IndiaWednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:25:30 AM
** The Supreme Court has given anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar, a former IAS trainee accused of gaming the civil services exam system. She allegedly faked OBC and disability status to secure reserved seats—a claim the Delhi Police and UPSC strongly oppose, arguing she submitted bogus documents and even used multiple names to skirt the rules.
What This Means: ** This isn’t just about one person’s bail—it’s a spotlight on how privilege and fraud can undermine India’s hyper-competitive civil services. If the accusations hold, it’s a slap in the face to candidates who play by the rules, and it raises uncomfortable questions about how often such scams slip through. The courts backing her bail (for now) adds another layer to a saga that’s as much about fairness as it is about the law.
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