Padubidri Damodar Shenoy vs Indian Airlines Ltd. & Anr

The Supreme Court interpreted Regulation 12 of the Service Regulations for Employees of Indian Airlines, holding that an employee's notice of voluntary retirement must be acknowledged and acted upon by the employer. The Court found that the appellant, Padubidri Damodar Shenoy, had effectively ceased to be an employee as of July 1, 2006, following his notice under Regulation 12(b). The Court ruled in favor of the appellant, directing the respondents to release his dues, including provident fund and gratuity.