The Delhi High Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of former probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, accused of falsifying her UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022 application. The court observed a prima facie case against her, highlighting her misuse of reservation benefits for OBC and PwBD categories. By vacating her interim protection from arrest, the court emphasized the need for custodial interrogation to uncover the broader conspiracy. Allegations of identity manipulation and rule violations have resulted in disqualification and a permanent ban on UPSC. This case brings to the fore the significance of integrity in public service examinations and stronger verification mechanisms.