India, Aug. 19 -- The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday quashed the suspension of Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) Chairperson Shivashankarappa S Sahukar and directed the authorities to restore him to his position within seven days.

Justice Suraj Govindaraj held that the Governor's decision to suspend Sahukar under Article 317(2) of the Constitution could not have been taken independently and required the prior aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.

The court clarified that its ruling was limited to the constitutional procedure followed for the suspension and did not examine the allegations against Sahukar.

The order came on a petition filed by Sahukar challenging his suspension and the Governor's recommendation to the Pre...