Infosys Co-Founder Kris Gopalakrishnan Named in SC/ST Atrocities Case in Bengaluru

Kris Gopalakrishnan, former IISc director, and 16 others face allegations of caste discrimination and wrongful dismissal following a faculty member's complaint.

• A case has been registered against Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan, former IISc Director Balaram P, and 16 others under the Prevention of SC/ST Atrocities Act in Bengaluru.
• The complaint was filed by Durgappa, a former faculty member at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and a member of the tribal Bovi community.
• Durgappa alleges he was falsely implicated in a 2014 honey trap case, dismissed from his job, and subjected to casteist abuse and threats.
• The case was filed following directions from the 71st city civil and sessions court in Bengaluru and is under investigation by the Sadashiva Nagar police station.
• No immediate response has been provided by Kris Gopalakrishnan, IISc officials, or the other accused parties.

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