The former CFO of Infosys, Mohandas Pai, expressed his disapproval over the recent case registered against the company's co-founder Senapathy Kris Gopalakrishnan and former IISc Director Balaram, along with 16 others, under the Prevention of SC/ST Atrocities Act. The complainant, a member of the tribal Bovi community and a former faculty at IISc, claimed to have been falsely implicated in a honey trap case and faced casteist abuse. This incident has sparked debate over protecting the rights of individuals in governing boards.
The filing of a case under the SC/ST Atrocities Act against Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan and 17 others highlights the issue of caste discrimination in Indian educational institutions. The complaint, filed by a member of the Bovi community, alleges wrongful dismissal and caste-based abuse following his implication in a honey trap case in 2014. This incident sheds light on the ongoing problem of systemic biases and discrimination faced by marginalized communities in professional settings. It serves as a reminder for the need to address and rectify these issues, fostering a culture of inclusivity and equality for all.