The Supreme Court on Monday (April 21, 2025) directed former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar appear before the Delhi Police Crime Branch (Central) for questioning even as it ordered that no “coercive steps”, to the extent of arrest, be made against her.
A Bench headed by Justice B.V. Nagarathna directed Ms. Khedkar to appear before the police on May 2 at 10.30 a.m. and on any other day, if she is summoned.
She is accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination.
In its order, the court urged the police to complete the investigation as expeditiously as possible.
Justice Nagarathna warned senior advocate Sidharth Luthra and advocate Bina Madhavan, for Ms. Khedkar, that “drastic steps” would be ordered against his client if she did not cooperate with the interrogation. The Bench said Ms. Khedkar has to bring all the documents sought for from her by the police.
If she does not bring records, etc, she will face consequences,” Justice Nagarathna cautioned.
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