Overview

• The Supreme Court extended interim protection from arrest for Puja Khedkar until April 21, 2025, as part of her anticipatory bail plea proceedings.
• Khedkar is accused of forging documents to fraudulently claim OBC and disability quota benefits in the UPSC examination process.
• Authorities are pushing for custodial interrogation to uncover a larger conspiracy involving middlemen and forged certificates.
• The court noted that Khedkar's counsel filed a rejoinder to the Delhi government's response, but it has yet to be officially recorded.
• The Delhi High Court previously rejected Khedkar’s bail plea, citing a prima facie case of fraud and emphasizing the need for further investigation.