Delhi High Court Probes Union Bank Appointment Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

The Delhi High Court sought the Centre's response to a public interest litigation challenging the appointment of Pankaj Dwivedi as executive director of Union Bank of India. The petitioner claims Dwivedi's appointment violates rules due to a pending charge sheet in a sexual harassment case, which precludes vigilance clearance.

The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to respond to a public interest litigation questioning the appointment of Pankaj Dwivedi as executive director of Union Bank of India.

The petitioner alleges Dwivedi's appointment in March violates rules mandating a vigilance clearance, which he was denied due to a sexual harassment charge sheet.

A bench led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan has issued notices to the Centre, Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), and Dwivedi, questioning the legality of his appointment without vigilance clearance. The court emphasized the need for sanctity in the vigilance report and indicated that remedial actions would be taken as necessary.

(With inputs from agencies.)