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LegalJun 26, 2026, 02:56 PM

HDFC Bank: Legal Review Finds Ex-Director's Claims Unsubstantiated

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HDFC Bank Limited announced the conclusion of a legal review initiated on March 24, 2026, regarding Mr. Atanu Chakraborty's resignation letter. External law firms Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. and Wadia Ghandy & Co. conducted an extensive review over a three-month period. The firms concluded that Mr. Chakraborty's statements and their implications were not substantiated by the record and witness interviews, finding no contemporaneous evidence to support his claims.

Key Highlights

  • HDFC Bank announced the conclusion of a legal review initiated on March 24, 2026.
  • External law firms Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. and Wadia Ghandy & Co. conducted the review.
  • The review covered the two years preceding Mr. Atanu Chakraborty's resignation.
  • External Law Firms found Mr. Chakraborty's statements and their implications were not substantiated by the record and witness interviews.
  • No contemporaneous support for Mr. Chakraborty's statements was found in Board or Board Committee minutes or materials.
  • Witness interviews did not support or substantiate the statements made by Mr. Chakraborty.
  • Mr. Chakraborty did not speak with External Law Firms as part of the review, despite repeated requests.