Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Karnataka High Court Refuses to Quash Case Against KPSC Chief's Daughter
The Karnataka High Court has decided not to cancel a criminal case against Suma S Sahukar, the daughter of the suspended KPSC chairman.
She is accused of lying about her family's income to get a job reserved for people with low incomes.
The court said that her actions were fraudulent and took away a genuine candidate's chance.
The court also noted that the case is clear and doesn't need further investigation.
Suma's father, who is the KPSC chairman, is also facing suspension and has moved the court against it.
The Karnataka High Court refused to quash a criminal case against Suma S Sahukar, daughter of the suspended KPSC chairman, for alleged false income declaration.
Suma applied for a Junior Engineer (Civil) post under the 3B reservation category, declaring her family's annual income as Rs 40,000.
The 3B reservation category is for families with an annual income of less than Rs 8 lakh.
The court stated that her actions were fraudulent and took away a genuine candidate's chance.
The court also noted that the case is open-and-shut and doesn't need further inquiry.
- Who
- Suma S Sahukar, daughter of suspended Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar
- What
- Karnataka High Court refused to cancel a criminal case against Suma S Sahukar for alleged false income declaration under the 3B reservation category
- When
- The hearing took place on Monday, with the case being filed in March 2024
- Where
- Karnataka High Court, India
- Why
- Suma S Sahukar is accused of submitting a false income and asset certificate to establish eligibility under the 3B reservation category, which is meant for families with an annual income of less than Rs 8 lakh
Defendant's Argument
Prosecution's Argument
Nature of the Case
Defendant's Argument
The defendant argues that the matter was referred for investigation without proper inquiry or verification of the submitted certificate.
Prosecution's Argument
The prosecution argues that the case is open-and-shut and there is no need for further inquiry.
Income Declaration
Defendant's Argument
The defendant claims she thought she had to declare her annual income.
Prosecution's Argument
The prosecution argues that the defendant's income declaration is fraudulent and an eyewash.
- Defendant
- Suma S Sahukar
- Position Applied For
- Junior Engineer (Civil)
- Reservation Category
- 3B
- Declared Family Income
- Rs 40,000
- Actual Family Income
- Rs 30 lakh
- KPSC Chairman
- Shivashankarappa S Sahukar
- KPSC Chairman's Salary
- Rs 2.25 lakh per month
- Court
- Karnataka High Court