Sant Longowal Instt.Of Engg.& Tech.& ... vs Suresh Chandra Verma

The Supreme Court held that the appellant-institute's demand for refund of Rs.12,32,126/- paid to the respondent during his study leave for Ph.D. was unjustified as the bond executed did not stipulate a time frame for completion of the Ph.D. The Court emphasized that the only condition was the requirement to serve for six years post-study leave. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the demand and ordered the refund of the amount with interest, reinforcing the principle of 'no work no pay' while recognizing the respondent's efforts to complete his studies.