Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Karnataka High Court Recalls Order in Caste Atrocity Case
Imagine a court case where someone felt they were treated unfairly because of their caste.
A professor had complained that he faced discrimination and was wrongly fired.
The court initially dismissed the professor's complaint.
However, the professor said the court made that decision without listening to him.
Because of this, the court decided to take another look at the case, giving the professor a chance to share his side.
The case involves a famous tech person and important people from a science institute.
Now, the court will re-hear the case and decide whether the professor's claims are true.
Karnataka High Court recalled its order quashing a caste atrocity case against Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan and IISc officials.
The recall followed a complaint from Dr. D. Sanna Durgappa, who stated he was not heard during the initial ruling.
The case involves allegations of caste-based discrimination, wrongful dismissal, and threats against Dr. Durgappa.
The court had previously quashed the FIR, terming the claims an abuse of legal process and vexatious litigation.
The matter is restored for a fresh hearing on August 7, with the interim stay on proceedings extended.
- Who
- The case involves Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan, IISc officials and complainant Dr. D. Sanna Durgappa.
- What
- Karnataka High Court recalled its order quashing a caste atrocity case.
- When
- The recall order was passed on Thursday, with the next hearing on August 7.
- Where
- Karnataka High Court.
- Why
- The court recalled its order because the complainant wasn't heard during the initial ruling.
Dr. D. Sanna Durgappa's Perspective
IISc Officials' Perspective
The Nature of the Case
Dr. D. Sanna Durgappa's Perspective
Allegations of caste-based discrimination, wrongful dismissal, and threats against him.
IISc Officials' Perspective
The court initially quashed the FIR, stating it was an abuse of legal process.
- Court
- Karnataka High Court
- Defendants
- Kris Gopalakrishnan, IISc officials
- Complainant
- Dr. D. Sanna Durgappa
- Allegations
- Caste-based discrimination, wrongful dismissal
- Next Hearing
- August 7
- Act
- Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989