KPSC ChairpersonGovernorKarnataka High CourtPresidentInquiry✎ Governor's suspension of KPSC Chairperson was illegal due to lack of Cabinet aid, highlighting constitutional checks on executive powers.
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity
The Karnataka High Court on August 19, 2026, quashed the suspension of Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) Chairperson Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar by the Governor, ruling that the suspension was illegal as it was issued without the aid and advice of the State Cabinet. The court also reinstated Sahukar, entitling him to all consequential monetary benefits, though barred him from participating in decisions related to his daughters’ recruitment. Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu referred the matter to the Supreme Court for an inquiry under Article 317(1) of the Constitution, following allegations of misconduct, including nepotism and falsification of income certificates by Sahukar’s daughters during KPSC selections.
This case highlights constitutional provisions governing the suspension of State Public Service Commission (SPSC) members, particularly the role of the Governor and the necessity of Cabinet advice under Article 163. For aspirants of Bank PO, IBPS, SBI, RBI Grade B, and SSC exams, understanding the separation of powers, the Governor’s discretionary powers, and the constitutional safeguards in administrative appointments is crucial. The ruling also underscores the judiciary’s role in upholding constitutional morality, a recurring theme in governance and polity sections of competitive exams.
Source: The Hindu
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