Answer to: Company not supporting in exit formalities

Context for this answer: I don't condone lying and I'm a strong proponent of "keep your contract or don't sign it". However in India the common employment practices create contracts that are highly unethical and designed to create an indentured, almost slave-like work force. This may create situation where breaking the contract (and fully accepting the consequences) is the only reasonable choice for an employee. which included a 2.5-year bond and a 2.5 lakh penalty if I left early. Unfortunately these horrible bonds are still common in India, but they are mostly just a scare tactic. They have been declared unenforceable by Section 27 of the Indian Contract Law. Technically the company can sue you for damages if you break your notice period early but it's highly unlikely that they will. I discussed it with my manager and submitted my resignation, What did your manager say ? Do you have a record of that conversation? citing medical reasons. That was a huge mistake. Lying never helps and your situation has now become a lot worse. The new company has asked for my resignation acceptance or relieving letter Chances are your old company will not be giving you a relieving letter (many Indian companies refuse, in order to create leverage over the employee). Your best bet is to be honest with a new employer: let them know that you are on a 2.5 year bond, that the bond is not enforceable and that you are planning on breaking it. Hence you will not be able to provide a relieving letter but you will be willing to provide other proof of employment. Sadly, this type of situation is rather common in India. Your best shot here is to find a local labor expert who can help you understand the options and the potential consequences. You should have done that before resigning.