Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Pankaj Dwivedi Demoted Amidst Sexual Harassment Allegations
Pankaj Dwivedi, a bank executive, was demoted after facing sexual harassment accusations.
The government initially appointed him, but later reversed the decision after a court case.
A woman accused Dwivedi of harassment, and the government delayed action despite warnings.
This case highlights issues in how public sector banks handle such complaints, often slower than private banks, possibly due to bureaucracy and fear of reporting.
Pankaj Dwivedi was demoted from executive director to general manager at Punjab & Sind Bank.
Dwivedi faced allegations of sexual harassment, dating back to 2018.
The demotion followed a public interest litigation in the Delhi High Court regarding his appointment.
The Central Vigilance Commission advised against his appointment due to a pending FIR and charge sheet.
Experts cited bureaucratic delays and lack of urgency in the handling of the case.
- Who
- Pankaj Dwivedi, a senior bank official, and a complainant.
- What
- Pankaj Dwivedi was demoted from his position due to sexual harassment allegations.
- When
- The demotion occurred on June 24, 2024; allegations date back to 2018.
- Where
- The events involve Union Bank of India, Punjab & Sind Bank, Delhi High Court, and Madhya Pradesh High Court.
- Why
- Dwivedi was demoted due to pending sexual harassment allegations and a court case challenging his appointment.
Complainant
Government
Demotion Proportionality
Complainant
The Supreme Court ruled that the POSH committee was illegal because of a conflict of interest. Demotion is not sufficient and termination should have been considered
Government
The court granted the request to revisit Dwivedi’s appointment order within three weeks.
- Demotion Date
- June 24, 2024
- Dwivedi's Former Role
- Executive Director, Union Bank of India
- Dwivedi's New Role
- General Manager, Punjab & Sind Bank
- Allegations
- Sexual Harassment
- Court Involved
- Delhi High Court
- Pending FIR
- August 25, 2019