Interim protection granted to Puja Khedkar from arrest extended till October 4
New Delhi: Dismissed controversial IAS trainee officer Dr Puja Khedkar got a big relief on Thursday (September 26). The High Court extended the interim protection granted against her arrest by another week. She cannot be arrested till October 4.
Khedkar’s lawyer sought a week’s time to reply to the UPSC’s allegation of perjury by making a false statement in relation to her anticipatory bail plea. Her lawyer told the court that Khedkar is staying in Maharashtra. She is under tremendous pressure due to the media’s focus on her.
Presenting their argument, the Delhi Police lawyer said that the investigative agencies never probe a case under pressure. The UPSC lawyer said that Khedkar became famous due to her own making. She should not have addressed press meets.
The police view on Puja Khedkar
Puja Khedkar submitted two different disability certificates in 2022 and 2023. A certificate was issued by Maharashtra’s Medical Authority, Ahmednagar. Therefore, the Delhi Police opposed her anticipatory bail earlier also. The UPSC cancelled her candidature. She was also banned from appearing for any future exam. The decision was taken after she was found guilty.
Khedkar has challenged the decision of UPSC in the court. She claimed that she never changed her name given to the UPSC.
