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Karnataka Government Plans Supreme Court Appeal Over HC Order on KPSC Scam SIT Probe
✍️ India Today
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 06:16 AM
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The Karnataka state government is considering filing a petition in the Supreme Court to challenge a High Court order that directed a Special Investigation Team to probe the KPSC recruitment scam.
The Karnataka administration has signaled its intention to approach the Supreme Court after a Bengaluru High Court ruling mandated a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment process. Sources close to the government said the move aims to contest the court's direction, which they view as overstepping judicial boundaries.
The High Court order, issued last week, instructed the SIT to examine complaints of manipulation and favoritism in the selection of candidates for various state services. The government, while acknowledging the seriousness of the allegations, argued that the matter should be dealt with through existing administrative mechanisms rather than a court‑ordered probe.
Legal experts note that a Supreme Court petition could set a precedent for how state governments respond to judicial interventions in corruption investigations. The filing, if it proceeds, is expected to be presented within the next few weeks, with the state seeking a stay on the SIT's activities until the apex court decides.
The KPSC scam has already attracted political attention across the state, with opposition parties demanding a thorough inquiry. The government's decision to contest the High Court's directive underscores the tension between the executive and judiciary over the handling of high‑profile corruption cases.
The High Court order, issued last week, instructed the SIT to examine complaints of manipulation and favoritism in the selection of candidates for various state services. The government, while acknowledging the seriousness of the allegations, argued that the matter should be dealt with through existing administrative mechanisms rather than a court‑ordered probe.
Legal experts note that a Supreme Court petition could set a precedent for how state governments respond to judicial interventions in corruption investigations. The filing, if it proceeds, is expected to be presented within the next few weeks, with the state seeking a stay on the SIT's activities until the apex court decides.
The KPSC scam has already attracted political attention across the state, with opposition parties demanding a thorough inquiry. The government's decision to contest the High Court's directive underscores the tension between the executive and judiciary over the handling of high‑profile corruption cases.