Anticipatory Bail Verdict Awaited in IAS Officer Puja Khedkar's Cheating and Forgery Case

A Delhi court is expected to rule on IAS probationer Puja Khedkar's anticipatory bail plea on August 1. Khedkar is accused of cheating and forgery, allegedly faking her identity to benefit from the reservation quota. She claims she is being targeted for filing a sexual harassment complaint.

A Delhi court is set to announce its decision regarding the anticipatory bail plea of IAS probationer Puja Khedkar on August 1. Khedkar faces accusations of cheating and forgery, allegedly manipulating her identity to exploit reservation benefits in civil services examinations.

During the hearing, Khedkar argued that the case against her is a result of her sexual harassment complaint against an officer. She asserted that she needs the bail to prove her innocence and defend herself across multiple forums.

The prosecution opposed the bail, claiming Khedkar exploited system loopholes. They insisted on custodial interrogation, citing concerns about her cooperation. The court is set to weigh these arguments in its upcoming ruling.