New Delhi, July 1 -- On 24 June the union government demoted Pankaj Dwivedi from his post as executive director of Union Bank of India to his previous role as general manager at Punjab & Sind Bank. Dwivedi faces various allegations, including sexual harassment, in the Delhi High Court and other forums.

Who is the complainant and what are the allegations, how was Dwivedi's appointment in March 2024 cleared despite these pending cases, and why did the government take so long to act? Read on to find out.

In March 2024, Pankaj Dwivedi was appointed executive director of Union Bank of India. He had previously been general manager at Punjab & Sind Bank. However, a public interest litigation (PIL) filed in the Delhi High Court revealed in Augu...