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Calcutta HC: Employee Can't be Stopped From Joining Rival Post-Resignation; Trade Secrets Protected - (11 Feb 2026)

CONTRACT

Cal HC reiterated that post-employment non-compete clause restraining employee from joining a competitor after resignation is prima facie void u/s 27 of the Contract Act, but clarified that confidentiality and non-solicitation clauses protecting trade secrets & business interests remain enforceable.

Tags : EMPLOYEE   RIVAL   TRADE SECRETS  

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