Infosys Co-founder Booked Under SC/ST Act Case In Karnataka

Senapathy Kris Gopalakrishnan, co-founder of Infosys and former CEO, has been named in a case filed under the Prevention of SC/ST Atrocities Act in Karnataka. The case was registered at the Sadashiva Nagar police station following instructions from the 71st City Civil and Sessions Court (CCH). Along with Gopalakrishnan, former Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Director Balaram and 16 other individuals have also been accused.

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Allegations and Legal Proceedings

The complainant, Durgappa, a faculty member from the tribal Bovi community, has made several serious allegations, including caste-based abuse, threats, and wrongful involvement in a honey trap case that dates back to 2014. According to Durgappa, these actions led to his dismissal from IISc, where he had worked at the Centre for Sustainable Technology. Durgappa claims that the incident was a result of caste discrimination, which negatively impacted his professional life.

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The case names 18 individuals, including prominent figures such as Govindan Rangarajan, Sridhar Warrier, Sandya Vishwswaraih, Hari K V S, Dasappa, Balaram P, Hemalata Mhishi, Chattopadyaya K, Pradeep D Sawkar, and Manoharan. Despite the severity of the allegations, no official statement has been issued by Kris Gopalakrishnan or any of the other accused parties at this time.

Who is Kris Gopalakrishnan?

Kris Gopalakrishnan is a well-known and respected figure in India’s technology industry. As a co-founder of Infosys, he played a key role in the company’s success and its rise to prominence on the global stage.Click Here To Join Us On WhatsApp

From 2007 to 2011, Gopalakrishnan served as the CEO and Managing Director of Infosys, and later as the Vice Chairman from 2011 to 2014. During his tenure, he was recognized for his leadership and was instrumental in driving the company’s growth. In 2011, Gopalakrishnan was honored with the Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian awards, for his contributions to technology and business.

He served as the president of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) from 2013 to 2014 and co-chaired the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2014.

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He is also involved in several initiatives related to innovation and entrepreneurship, currently chairing institutions like the Vision Group on Information Technology for the Karnataka Government, the RBI Innovation Hub, and the CII Centre of Excellence in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Start-ups.

Implications of the Case

The case is likely to attract significant public attention, particularly due to Gopalakrishnan’s stature in the Indian tech industry and his involvement in various high-profile organizations.

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As the legal proceedings unfold, it will be interesting to see how the accused individuals respond to the allegations and what impact the case may have on Gopalakrishnan’s reputation. The situation is still developing, and more details are expected to emerge in the coming days.

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