Karnataka HC appoints ADGP Hitendra as head of SIT to investigate KPSC cases

The Karnataka High Court has issued an order appointing ADGP Hitendra as the new head of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to examine alleged irregularities in Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment processes. The SIT will function under the court's supervision and will scrutinise complaints of procedural lapses, favoritism and possible corruption in recent KPSC examinations and appointments. Officials said the appointment is intended to ensure an impartial inquiry and restore public confidence in the state's merit‑based recruitment system, directing all relevant authorities to cooperate fully with the team. Details regarding the SIT's composition and the timeline for its final report have not been disclosed.