Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Thursday made strong observations while hearing a petition seeking a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission's Veterinary Officer recruitment. The court has asked the state government to place on record the status of the internal inquiry so far. In 2024, the government increased KPSC members from 9 to 15, a move that drew criticism from opposition leaders who said more members meant more avenues for influence. During Tuesday's hearing, the High Court questioned the state on why a preliminary inquiry by the Department of Personnel had taken four months with no FIR filed. The High Court has directed the state to submit a sealed-cover report on the SIT findings by August 6.