Legal Question in Civil Litigation in India

Employment Bond for 3 years

I signed a 3 years bond in a company. After 3 months, due to long hours (10 to 14 hrs) of work on Computer System, I am suffering from Back ache. I am undergoing treatment for the past one month. The same was informed to my employer. As per Doctor's advise I am taking bed rest.

I am going to resign because of Improper seating, after working hours i.e. 5.30 p.m no pay for that extra hours.

Can they file a case?

Are these types of Employment bonds are legal?

In the Bond they mentioned ''If I leave before 3 years I have pay the 1/4th of my gross salary, suppose for 33 months i.e. Rs.66000/-. They accept this money through cash only.


Asked on 6/28/07, 8:59 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
birendra dash dash associates

Re: Employment Bond for 3 years

If you signed a bond for three years bond for your service then it is not at all illegal.But if you want to resign from your servive on medical ground then you can resign.Employer may sue you to the court of law for realisation of bond signing amount.

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Answered on 6/29/07, 6:41 am

Re: Employment Bond for 3 years

Yes.Such bonds are recognised by law.company can recover the bond amount.

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Answered on 6/28/07, 9:29 am
G. M. Gupta gmguptaandassociates

Re: Employment Bond for 3 years

the bond is not illegal but u have other options to get rid of it.

For further advice contact me personallly. consultation charges will apply.

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Answered on 7/01/07, 7:52 am


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