A company offered me a job but with odd and Unfair terms and conditions.

[Happyowl3155]

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Happyowl3155
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March 11, 2025 at 2:19 pm

The company has asked me to sign a bond of period 2years and 1lakh rupees cheque as a security deposit, So If I want to leave the company under some harsh situation like toxic people,Office politics etc. will leaving before 2years can get me on legal trouble plus the cheque of 1lakh, what can they do about it please help.

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[Krishnalion405]

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Krishnalion405
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March 11, 2025 at 2:33 pm

Just don’t join🤷🏻

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[Happyowl3155]

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Happyowl3155
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March 11, 2025 at 3:04 pm

I am sitting at home jobless for 8months and it’s making me depressed sir

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[User_0f9104bb]

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User_0f9104bb
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March 11, 2025 at 3:12 pm

Still, don’t join such firms!

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[Krishnalion405]

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Krishnalion405
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March 11, 2025 at 3:37 pm

It is better to be jobless than to be stuck in a mentally deteriorating place that would put you in debt and make you jobless if you decide to leave.

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[Indiansachin9404]

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Indiansachin9404
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March 11, 2025 at 2:46 pm

There is will no legal trouble but only issue is 1lakh check. Better skip this company.

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[Happyowl3155]

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Happyowl3155
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March 11, 2025 at 3:01 pm

What if I report the cheque as missing .

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[Indiansachin9404]

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Indiansachin9404
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March 11, 2025 at 3:02 pm

I’m not expert or lawyer, I’m sure some here can help you with that matter.

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[Anshseeker301]

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Anshseeker301
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March 12, 2025 at 10:16 am

That’s misrepresentation.

The company can extract work for a few months and encash your cheque. You will be on the hook.

Never agree to such terms.

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[Urbanagastya4612]

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Urbanagastya4612
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March 11, 2025 at 3:03 pm

NAL

I suggest you book an appointment with a lawyer and consult on the matter by sharing the agreement and getting a proper brief from him. It won’t cost you heaven and earth and it is worth the investment.

Bonds cannot be legally enforced in India as far as I’m aware but it all depends on the agreement and what constitutes the “bond” here.

I’d be extremely wary of giving them a cheque. Do not consider giving a cheque for an account which doesn’t have sufficient balance, the cheque will bounce and that’s an offence. Do not consider giving a cheque and then calling the bank and cancelling it because that amounts to a dishonoured cheque as well and they can still initiate legal proceedings against you. The bank will definitely levy penalties as well.

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[Happyowl3155]

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Happyowl3155
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March 11, 2025 at 3:07 pm

Ok sir but I am just a young guy and don’t have any contact with a well versed lawyer I hope anyone here will help me.i am confused as hell

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[Urbanagastya4612]

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Urbanagastya4612
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March 11, 2025 at 3:20 pm

If you don’t have a reference then Google is your friend. There are several websites for legal services where you can consult a lawyer.

The top two options that showed up for me after a quick search are legalkart.com and onelegalindia.com.

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[Happyowl3155]

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Happyowl3155
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March 11, 2025 at 3:52 pm

Thank you so much..

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[Reenaguy331]

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Reenaguy331
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March 11, 2025 at 3:24 pm

you are getting a full visible red flag and still want to join?

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[Smartguru4808]

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Smartguru4808
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March 11, 2025 at 4:10 pm

How much is the salary? 1 lakh/salary = Break even. Anything after that is positive. Are you desperate enough to survive that many months? If so, go ahead. If not, do not go.

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[Happyowl3155]

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Happyowl3155
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March 11, 2025 at 5:50 pm

Nah salary is ass considering for a master’s student with first class scores.pharma sucks dude I am depressed.

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[Primetejas7441]

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Primetejas7441
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March 11, 2025 at 5:06 pm

This might be stupid ,the company is gonna be worse , and I believe you are very young , is the pay okay ? In that case join ensure all and in 2 years leave , ,you know what you are getting into be prepared and learn as much . For folks suggesting lawyers and all other things about trying to sue please understand we are in India , if the company pays the same lawyer 100 ra more he will twist all against the op and that might destroy his life . Also understand u said you are without job for 8 months and not much financial means and I believe it’s driving you more insane

Just consider the advice , and choose what is best for you ,good luck

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[Happyowl3155]

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Happyowl3155
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March 11, 2025 at 5:47 pm

Ty for your kind words I am 25 just celebrated three days ago pay is ass I have done masters from a very reputed institution pay is less than my stipend that I got after cracking GPAT (Pharma equivalent of GATE) IdK life is driving me crazy.

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[Eshaguru907]

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Eshaguru907
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March 11, 2025 at 6:11 pm

Bro it already looks a red flag and especially 1l cheque as security deposit looks very phishy. Basically you are paying to join a company and what if they close tomorrow. Also cheque is a legal tender so please avoid cancel and stuff later.
I’d suggest hustle on naukri.com and get referrals from linkedin. Easy route may lead you to issues

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