Employment Dispute Resolution Guide

Thank you for providing the information. To better assist you with your situation, could you please clarify a few points:
- Is the employee disputing their resignation, or is the institute head claiming the resignation is invalid?
- Was there any formal resignation letter or documentation provided by the employee 9 years ago?
This information will help me provide more accurate guidance based on Indian employment laws.

Thank you for the information. Based on your situation in India, here are some general points regarding employment and resignation laws:
- The validity of a resignation depends on whether a formal resignation letter was submitted by the employee.
- If there was no formal resignation, the employee might still be considered employed.
- Employment disputes can be taken to the Labour Court for resolution.
Would you like more specific information on how to address this issue legally?

Thank you for the additional information. To provide further guidance:
- If the employee did not submit a formal resignation letter, they might still be considered employed.
- The employee can approach the Labour Court to resolve the dispute regarding their employment status.
Would you like more details on how to proceed with the Labour Court in India?