The Supreme Court held that disciplinary authorities must exercise caution before imposing dismissal from service, as such punishment severely affects employees and their dependents. The Court said dismissal should be reserved for cases involving the most serious misconduct.
The Kerala High Court held that employers cannot force continued service merely due to financial hardship, reaffirming employee autonomy employment relationships. Justice N Nagaresh clarified that resignations submitted must be accepted unless contractual conditions remain unfulfilled, ensuring legal certainty.
Lathika Pai has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft India, alleging she was coerced into resigning. The Delhi High Court redirected her case to Bengaluru, citing jurisdictional issues. Pai claims her resignation was forced and detrimental to her reputation, emphasizing concerns about workplace ethics and employee rights in corporate settings.
