- —Means the spontaneous relinquishment of one’s own right–in relation to an office, it connotes the act of giving up or relinquishing the office— the act of relinquishment may be unilateral or bilateral. in case of a Govt. servant, the resignation is bilateral as it comes into effect when resignation is accepted whereas, in case of a Judge, the resignation is unilateral. Khawaja Aamir Ahmed Versus Azad Govt. & 6 others 2021 SCR 58 (L/1)