Karnataka High Court Appoints ADGP Hitendra to Lead KPSC Investigation SIT
The Karnataka High Court has overhauled the leadership of the Special Investigation Team probing irregularities within the public service commission by appointing ADGP Hitendra as its new chief. Additionally, the judiciary has enforced strict operational boundaries to protect the integrity of the ongoing probe.
- ADGP Hitendra takes charge as the newly appointed head of the KPSC investigation SIT.
- The High Court has explicitly barred the state government from reassigning any team members outside Bengaluru until the inquiry concludes.
- The judicial intervention aims to shield the sensitive probe from administrative disruptions and political interference.
BENGALURU — In a decisive judicial intervention, the Karnataka High Court has appointed Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Hitendra to helm the Special Investigation Team (SIT) tasked with examining alleged irregularities and malpractices within the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC). The directive, issued during ongoing judicial proceedings in Bengaluru, establishes a fresh command structure designed to accelerate accountability and restore public confidence in state recruitment examinations.
This high-stakes judicial oversight arrives amid a backdrop of persistent allegations concerning systemic corruption and favoritism within previous recruitment cycles administered by the KPSC. Past investigations have frequently faced public skepticism and administrative friction, prompting the judiciary to step in directly to ensure a thorough, transparent, and unhindered examination of the evidence by law enforcement authorities.
According to reports published by The Hindu, the bench underscored the necessity of operational stability by explicitly directing the state government to refrain from transferring any SIT personnel out of Bengaluru until the entire investigative process reaches its formal conclusion. Legal experts and civil society observers have lauded this protective measure, noting that safeguarding the core team from sudden bureaucratic reshuffles is crucial for maintaining investigative momentum.
