M.D.ORISSA S.H.W.COOP.STY.LTD. vs SATYANARAYAN PATTNAIK

The Supreme Court held that an employee's application for voluntary retirement can be withdrawn before acceptance by the employer. In this case, the respondent's request to withdraw was not accepted, leading to his retirement. The Court partly allowed the appeal, directing the employer to reinstate the employee and pay 20% of back wages from the date of cessation of duties until reinstatement, while keeping the question of law open.