Karnataka PSC Delay Condoned, Hearing Set for July

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 19-06-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC).
• Respondents: Lalithamma M & Ors.
• Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 14-08-2025 in WP No. 23138/2021 passed by the High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru.
• Counsel: For petitioner – Mr. Shekhar G Devasa (Senior Advocate), Mr. Manish Tiwari, Mrs. Thashmitha Muthanna, Mr. Rishab Kumar T, and Devasa & Co.; for respondents – Mr. Chritarth Palli (Advocate-on-Record) and Mr. P.B. Bajanthri.

Order Details

1. The Court condoned the delay in filing the interim applications (IA No. 178832/2026, IA No. 178834/2026, IA No. 178833/2026).

2. The Court issued a notice to the respondents.

3. Mr. Chritarth Palli, Advocate-on-Record for the respondents, accepted the notice, thereby dispensing with formal service of notice.

4. The matter was listed for further hearing on 21 July 2026.

Final Outcome

• Delay in filing the interim applications was formally condoned.
• Notice was issued and accepted by the respondents’ counsel, eliminating the need for formal service.
• The next hearing is scheduled for 21 July 2026.

Topics: Procedural Order, Public Service Commission Litigation