PRABHA ATRI vs STATE OF U.P. .

The Supreme Court examined the case of Dr. Prabha Atri, an Anaesthetist, who challenged her suspension and acceptance of resignation by Kamla Nehru Memorial Hospital under Service Rule 10(i) for alleged negligence. The Court held that the acceptance of resignation was not valid as it was based on a misunderstanding of her intentions, and emphasized that a resignation must be clear and unequivocal. The Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of her Writ Petition, reinstating her position and directing the hospital to proceed with the domestic enquiry.