Can a Company Sue Me for Not Joining After Accepting an Offer Letter via Email?

Hi, I am Himanshu. I signed an offer letter through email (not on paper) from one company, but due to some personal reasons, it is not possible for me to join the company. Today, the company told me that they will file a case against me in court. Can they do that? Following are the format and lines...

From Company

Hi Himanshu,
We are confirming your joining in our company on 19 November 2012, Monday at 10:00 am for the profile of SEO with the discussed salary... per month. Please revert with your acceptance of joining on 19 November 2012 with all required documents at the time of joining.

From My Side

Hi,
First of all, thank you for this offer. I am accepting this offer and will join your company on 19th November. Please let me know what kind of documents I will be required to submit at the time of joining.

From Company

1. Documents (copies of educational certificates along with originals).
2. 10th (mark sheet/passing certificate - migration and mark sheet in case of CBSE).

Regards,
Himanshu

Legal proceedings will not happen by sending out an email stating that you join on a particular date. [You haven't joined the organization yet.] Even if you had joined, your document with them would not prove an appeal. When someone joins the company, they are said to be on probation, which will not affect the same.

Bonds and Their Legality in India

Bonds are also said to be illegal in India. Therefore, you have no reason to worry. It is just a parsimonious game played by such employers to save their resources. Relax and look forward to newer opportunities which you think could fasten together.

Good luck..!

Don't worry, it's just some pathetic guy trying to bully you. I don't think your contract says that once you sign the offer letter, you'd be penalized if you don't join. Remember, you are not a bonded laborer, so resist any attempts which treat you as such.