Retrospective Ratification of Resignations and the Principle of Approbation and Reprobation in Service Law
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Case: DELHI TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY v. B.S. RAWAT
Court: Supreme Court of India
Date: 04-08-2026
Law: Constitution of India, Service Law.
Highlights of the Judgment:
- Detailed examination of the doctrine of ratification and its retrospective operation in service law.
- Analysis of whether an employee's conduct in seeking advanced relief and utilizing service certificates consummates a resignation.
- Interpretation of statutory provisions under university acts regarding the effective date of resignation and withdrawal rights.
- Scope of judicial review under Article 226 concerning administrative discretion in rejecting resignation withdrawals.