Prince Shanta Kumar married to Jeevajyothi was abducted and killed by the hotelier’s henchman in Kodaikanal, it may be recalled. Rajagopal was having an illicit affair with Jeevajothi it is believed. The lady filed a complaint with the police commissioner against Rajagopal. It later came to the notice that the owner of the chain of eatery had illegitimate ties with his employees’ wives. All this came to light when local magazines started to probe the character of Rajagopal.

The court also directed that Rs. 5 million be given to Jeevajothi, the wife of the deceased.