Employee has right to resign, says Supreme Court

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Employee has right to resign, says Supreme Court

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  1. In sanjay jain Vs National aviation company of India limited (Air India) supreme court observe that to resign is a right of an employee.

Important facts:

2. Although resign is not absolute but qualified.

3. Supreme court observe that right to resign is not applicable on certain grounds such as

  • there is some stipulation in the rules or in the terms of appointment
  • disciplinary proceedings are pending or contemplated which is sought to be avoided by resigning from the services
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