SC Extends Protection to Puja Khedkar Till May 21

The Supreme Court today extended, till May 21, its earlier order directing that no coercive action be taken against sacked Maharashtra cadre probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar. She is accused of wrongly availing of OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination and fraudulently attempting to avail beyond the permissible limits by faking her identity.

A bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and S.C.



Sharma directed Khedkar to appear before the Delhi Police on May 2 for interrogation, cautioning her of drastic consequences if she does not cooperate with the ongoing probe. Deferring the proceedings till April 21, the apex court asked its registry to verify the status of the rejoinder affidavit filed on Khedkar’s behalf and, in the meantime, ordered extension of the interim relief.