Petitioner's Voluntary Retirement Could Not Be Cancelled After Being Accepted By Respondents Once', Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a petitioner's voluntary retirement cannot be cancelled once accepted by the employer. In this case, the petitioner had voluntarily opted for retirement, but after the acceptance of the application, sought to reverse the decision. The Court upheld the voluntary nature of retirement and stated that once the employer had accepted the request, it could not be retracted. The decision reinforces the principle that voluntary retirement, once agreed upon by both parties, is binding. This judgment emphasizes the finality of such decisions and ensures that both employees and employers honor their commitments under voluntary retirement schemes.