Infosys Co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan Faces SC-ST Act Case

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan and 17 others face charges under the SC-ST Act.
2. Complainant Durgappa, a former IISc professor, alleged casteist abuse and threats.
3. Durgappa claims he was unfairly targeted in a 2014 honey trap case and dismissed.
4. The case was registered at Sadashivnagar police station in Bengaluru.
5. Accused include former IISc Director Balaram and other faculty members.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Background of the Case

Infosys co-founder Senapathy Kris Gopalakrishnan and 17 others have been charged under the SC-ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The case was registered at Sadashivnagar police station in Bengaluru. The complainant, Durgappa, a former professor at IISc and a member of the tribal Bovi community, alleged he was unfairly targeted in a 2014 honey trap case, leading to his dismissal.

Caste-Based Allegations

Durgappa, who was a faculty member at IISc’s Centre for Sustainable Technology, claimed he faced casteist abuse and threats. He alleged a conspiracy to tarnish his reputation and remove him from his position. The case was filed following directions from the 71st City Civil and Sessions Court.

List of Accused

The accused include former IISc Director Balaram, Govindan Rangarajan, Sridhar Warrier, Sandya Vishwswaraih, Hari KVS, Dasappa, Balaram P, Hemalata Mhishi, Chattopadyaya K, Pradeep D Sawkar, and Manoharan. None of the accused have responded to the allegations yet.

Role of IISc Administration

Durgappa accused the IISc administration of unjust treatment and claimed he was dismissed without a proper investigation. He alleged caste-based discrimination within the institution. This case highlights the issue of caste discrimination in educational institutions.

Next Steps

The police have begun investigating the case. Following court orders, the accused will be questioned. This case has brought serious allegations under the SC-ST Act into the spotlight.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

1. Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan and 17 others face charges under the SC-ST Act.
2. Complainant Durgappa alleged casteist abuse and threats during his tenure at IISc.
3. Durgappa claims he was unfairly targeted in a 2014 honey trap case.
4. The accused include former IISc Director Balaram and other faculty members.
5. This case highlights the issue of caste discrimination in educational institutions.

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