#Certificate Release

The Telangana High Court has ruled that withholding original academic certificates by medical colleges after course completion violates the fundamental right to practice any profession under Article 19(1)(g). Even if a service bond is breached, the remedy lies in a civil suit for damages - not retention of documents. This binds all health education institutions across India and ends the common practice of using certificates as leverage.

Madras High Court ruled that a student discontinuing medical education due to severe mental health issues is entitled to the return of original certificates without paying the Rs. 10 lakh penalty under the bond clause. The judgment prioritizes humanitarian considerations over contractual obligations, setting a precedent for student rights in similar distress cases.