I’m working under a 3-year bond agreement with my current company. I signed it when I joined. Now, I want to leave. The bond amount is Rs. 3 lakhs. How much trouble could I get into legally?

Under Indian law, your employer can claim the bond amount if you leave before the stipulated period. However, they must prove they incurred a specific loss due to your departure. If you can demonstrate that your departure didn’t cause any loss, you might be able to negotiate a reduced payment or avoid it entirely.