B. S. Patil
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B.S. Patil | |
|---|---|
| Lokayukta of Karnataka | |
| Assumed office 15 June 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 June 1956[1] |
| Profession | Judge |
| Website | Official Biodata |
Bhimanagouda Sanganagouda Patil, simply known as B. S. Patil is an Indian jurist and former judge of the Karnataka High Court who currently serves as the Lokayukta of Karnataka.[2] He assumed office as Karnataka's Lokayukta on 15 June 2022, taking oath in Kannada at a formal ceremony held at the Glass House of Raj Bhavan, Bengaluru.[3]
Patil was a judge of the Karnataka High Court for several years before his retirement, where he was recognized for his expertise in constitutional law and administrative jurisprudence. During his tenure on the High Court bench, he was known for his judicial acumen and commitment to upholding constitutional principles.[4]
Following his retirement from the Karnataka High Court, Patil was appointed as Upalokayukta (Deputy Lokayukta) of Karnataka in November 2019, marking his strategic entry into the state's anti-corruption institutional framework.[5]
Appointment as Lokayukta
The position of Karnataka Lokayukta had remained vacant for five months following the retirement of P. Vishwanath Shetty in January 2022, creating an institutional gap in the state's anti-corruption machinery.[6] Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai recommended Patil's appointment as Lokayukta following the constitutionally mandated consultation process with the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court, the Chairman of the Legislative Council, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly.[7]
The appointment was formally confirmed by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who administered the oath of office in a ceremony attended by senior government officials and judicial personalities.[8] The ceremony marked the restoration of Karnataka's apex anti-corruption institution after months of vacancy.