Infosys Co-Founder Kris Gopalakrishnan charged under SC/ST atrocities act in Bengaluru case linked to honey trap allegations

Karnataka News: In a significant legal development, Senapathy Kris Gopalakrishnan, co-founder of Infosys, along with former Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Director Balaram and 16 other individuals, has been booked under the Prevention of SC/ST Atrocities Act. This action was confirmed by police in Bengaluru on Monday, January 27.

Legal Proceedings Initiated

The case was registered at the Sadashiva Nagar police station following directives from the 71st city civil and session court (CCH). According to reports from news agency PTI, the complaint was lodged by a man who claimed he was wrongfully implicated in a honey trap case, resulting in his dismissal from the IISc, where Gopalakrishnan is a member of the Board of Trustees.

Allegations of Caste-Based Abuse

The complainant, identified as Durgappa, belongs to the tribal Bovi community. He alleged that he faced false accusations in 2014 related to the honey trap case and subsequently lost his position at IISc. Durgappa further claimed he endured casteist slurs and threats during this ordeal.

Other Individuals Involved

Among those accused alongside Gopalakrishnan are notable figures such as Govindan Rangarajan, Sridhar Warrier, and Sandya Vishwswaraih, among others. The involvement of such prominent individuals has drawn considerable attention to the case.

Response from IISc and Gopalakrishnan

As of now, there has been no immediate response from either the faculty at IISc or Kris Gopalakrishnan regarding these allegations.

Who is Kris Gopalakrishnan?

Kris Gopalakrishnan is widely recognized as one of the co-founders of Infosys. He held various leadership roles within the company, including serving as vice chairman from 2011 to 2014 and as CEO from 2007 to 2011. His contributions to industry have been recognized through numerous accolades, including being awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2011, India's third-highest civilian honor.

Gopalakrishnan's academic background includes master's degrees in physics and computer science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. He is also a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineers (INAE) and an Honorary Fellow of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) in India.

Rising Interest on Google Trends

Following these developments, interest in Kris Gopalakrishnan surged on Google Trends. The search term "Kris Gopalakrishnan" saw a notable increase on Monday, with continued growth into Tuesday. The highest search volumes were reported from states such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Jharkhand. Related queries included topics like Nothing Phone 3A, DeepSeek AI stocks, and the OTT release date for Pushpa