On Thursday, the Delhi High Court sought the Centre's response regarding a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the appointment of Pankaj Dwivedi as the executive director of Union Bank of India, a position he assumed earlier this year.

The petitioner has alleged that Dwivedi's appointment in March was conducted in contravention of established regulations that mandate vigilance clearance for such positions. According to the petition, Dwivedi's clearance was denied due to a charge sheet pending against him in a sexual harassment case.

The bench, headed by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan, issued notices to the Centre, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), and Dwivedi himself, questioning the legality of the appointment process in the absence of the necessary vigilance authority approval. The court's inquiry underscores concerns about adherence to regulatory standards in high-profile appointments