A suspended trainee Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer has received interim protection from arrest in a case filed by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), which accused her of fraudulently exceeding the permissible number of attempts to pass the prestigious examination. The Delhi High Court has granted Khedkar relief from arrest until September 5. During the hearing, Khedkar also challenged the UPSC’s authority to disqualify her.
Khedkar, who shot to limelight allegedly for making VIP demands during her training, faces serious allegations not only of cheating but also of using fake OBC and medical certificates to secure her IAS position despite her low rank.
