Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar vs The State Of Nct Of Delhi & Anr.

ik-105569821 Delhi High Court 23 December 2024 • 28 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (6)

Bina Madhavan Counsel Petitioner Naresh Kaushik Counsel Respondent Sanjeev Bhandari Counsel Respondent Shantanu Raj Counsel Petitioner Shreyasi Counsel Petitioner Vardhman Kaushik Counsel Respondent

Parties (3)

State of NCT of Delhi Respondent UPSC Respondent Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar Petitioner

Case Significance

Puja Manorama Dilip Khedkar vs The State Of Nct Of Delhi & Anr. is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 23, 2024 (citation: ik-105569821). IAS probationer Puja Khedkar sought anticipatory bail in connection with an FIR registered for alleged fraud in her UPSC civil services selection, including forging disability and OBC certificates. The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application, finding a strong prima facie case of fraud against a constitutional body as part of a larger conspiracy, and vacated the interim protection previously granted. The case was heard by Justice Chandra Dhari Singh. Counsel appearing: Bina Madhavan (counsel for petitioner), Naresh Kaushik (counsel for respondent), Sanjeev Bhandari (counsel for respondent), Shantanu Raj (counsel for petitioner), Shreyasi (counsel for petitioner), Vardhman Kaushik (counsel for respondent).

Summary

IAS probationer Puja Khedkar sought anticipatory bail in connection with an FIR registered for alleged fraud in her UPSC civil services selection, including forging disability and OBC certificates. The Delhi High Court dismissed the bail application, finding a strong prima facie case of fraud against a constitutional body as part of a larger conspiracy, and vacated the interim protection previously granted.

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