Supreme Court quashes Karnataka recruitment law to protect 362 candidates from job loss
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Judicial review and administrative integrity: a GS2 case study on curbing corruption in public recruitment.
Why in news
The Supreme Court quashed the 2022 Karnataka recruitment law to protect 362 candidates from job loss following a tainted 2011 Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment process.
Background
The Supreme Court declared the 2022 Karnataka recruitment law unconstitutional due to rampant corruption and nepotism. The court ordered fresh recruitment to fill gaps from the scrapped 2011 KPSC exercise.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyKPSC: Karnataka Public Service Commission is the body responsible for recruitment in the state.
- Fact362 candidates were protected from job loss by the Supreme Court's ruling.
- PlaceKarnataka: The state where the 2022 recruitment law was quashed.
Prelims practice question
Which body is responsible for recruitment in the state of Karnataka?
- (a)SSC
- (b)NITI Aayog
- (c)UPSC
- (d)KPSC
Show answer
Answer: (d) KPSC — The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is the body responsible for recruitment in the state.
For Mains
Q. Examine the role of the judiciary in ensuring transparency and integrity in public recruitment processes to curb nepotism and corruption.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional integrity: Ensuring KPSC processes remain insulated from political interference and nepotism.
- Judicial oversight: Balancing the protection of current employees' rights against the need to rectify historical recruitment fraud.
Keywords: Judicial Review · Public Accountability · Administrative Integrity · Constitutional Validity · Transparency
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