Wed Jan 29 06:59:20 UTC 2025: ## Infosys Co-founder Gopalakrishnan, Former IISc Director Among 18 Charged Under SC/ST Atrocities Act

**Bengaluru, [Date]** – Infosys co-founder Senapathy Kris Gopalakrishnan, former Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Director Balaram, and 16 others have been charged under the Prevention of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) Atrocities Act. The case, filed at the Sadashiva Nagar police station on Monday, follows the instructions of the 71st City Civil and Sessions Court.

The complaint stems from allegations made by Durgappa, a faculty member at IISc’s Centre for Sustainable Technology and a member of the tribal Bovi community. Durgappa claims he was falsely implicated in a honey trap case in 2014, subsequently dismissed from his position, and subjected to casteist abuse and threats.

The accused also include several other prominent individuals from IISc and other institutions. While there has been no immediate response from IISc or Gopalakrishnan, the charges have sparked significant attention due to the involvement of high-profile figures from the technology and academic sectors. Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations.

Gopalakrishnan, who served as Infosys’ CEO and MD from 2007 to 2011 and its vice chairman until 2014, also holds a position on the IISc Board of Trustees. His prominent role in the Indian business and technology landscape adds weight to this developing legal case. Further details regarding the investigation are expected to emerge in the coming days.

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