Supreme Court refers row between Karnataka IPS, IAS officers to mediation
The Supreme Court has ordered two senior Karnataka government officers, D. Roopa Moudgil and Rohini Sindhuri, to undergo mediation to resolve a long-standing public dispute. The court appointed retired Justice Kurian Joseph to facilitate the settlement, noting that the ongoing conflict is damaging both of their professional careers.
Why it matters
This case highlights the judicial intervention required when high-ranking civil servants engage in public conflicts that undermine institutional decorum and professional conduct.
The Supreme Court on Friday (June 12, 2026) directed Karnataka IPS officer D. Roopa Moudgil and IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri to attempt resolution of their long-running dispute through mediation, observing that their inability to arrive at a conciliatory settlement was “destroying” their careers.
The article reports on court proceedings and statements neutrally without taking a side in the dispute.
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