Karnataka HC denies anticipatory bail to KPSC member in KAS interview bribery case

Bengaluru, Oct 20 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court has denied anticipatory bail to Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) member Dr Shantha Hosamani, who is accused of accepting illegal gratification to favour a candidate in the Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) recruitment interview. Justice S Vishwajith Shetty dismissed her criminal petition, observing that the prosecution material prima facie indicated that she had misused her official position for unlawful gain. The court said such acts eroded public confidence in the recruitment system and deprived meritorious candidates of appointment opportunities. "Such acts result in public losing faith in the system and thousands of students,…