Grave public offence': Rajasthan HC denies bail to 3 for exam impersonation

Grave public offence': Rajasthan HC denies bail to 3 for exam impersonation

In a case exposing a large-scale fraud in the RPSC Lecturer (Hindi) exam held on October 15, 2022, the Rajasthan High Court denied quashing of FIRs filed against three accused—Babu Lal, Poonma Ram, and Urmila—for their role in forging degrees and impersonation. The fraud surfaced when Kamla Kumari, provisionally selected at Rank 7, submitted a fake M.A. degree, later found to be obtained after the application deadline. The Court cited digital evidence, including CCTV footage showing impersonation, WhatsApp chats, and call records revealing coordination among the accused, along with alleged payment of ₹10 lakh. Dismissing arguments of insufficient evidence, the Court noted the public importance of safeguarding examination integrity. Applying the Bhajan Lal principles, it held that the case did not warrant quashing under Section 482 CrPC, affirming the seriousness of the conspiracy affecting public recruitment and justifying continued investigation.