An Indian employee who changes jobs is often asked for a relieving letter from the old employer. The letter “assures the future employer that the employee is available to join the organisation,” a guide by the payments company PayU explains.
In 2026 the Bombay High Court heard the case of an employee who had broken a service bond and wanted a relieving letter. “A trained employee, who has acted in breach of the contract, cannot insist that the employer must cooperate and assist him/her in securing employment with another employer,” the court held, LiveLaw reported.