Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago
I’ve been working at a public sector bank in Delhi for the past four years. Recently, I got an exciting job offer from a private financial company and submitted my resignation. The bank’s rules say they can’t accept resignations if there are pending disciplinary issues. I handled some bad loans in the past, and there were ongoing investigations about that. My resignation was denied until those investigations ended. I fought hard to get the matter resolved, but the process was very slow. Eventually, I was cleared of any wrongdoing.
Then I tried to resign again, but now the bank is holding it up, saying they might start new disciplinary proceedings regarding some other bad loans. I’ve been trying to get this sorted for over a month, even reaching out to the highest officials. What legal options can I explore to move forward with my new job?
Best Answer
Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago
Based on Indian law, you can explore legal options like filing a writ petition in the High Court challenging the bank’s refusal to accept your resignation. You can argue that the bank’s actions are unreasonable and violate your right to freedom of profession. You can also explore remedies like a restraining order to prevent the bank from initiating new disciplinary proceedings without due process.
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