Restraint of Trade: Non-compete, Non-solicit and Exclusivity
India has no reasonableness test for a post-employment non-compete: the covenant is void however short, however narrow and however well paid for, and a drafter who does not know this will sell a client protection that does not exist.
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- 14 September 2026
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- 1Restrictive covenants, employments.27, Indian Contract Act 1872; s.42, Specific Relief Act 1963On its own₹149
- 2Restrictive covenants, sale of a business or of a founder’s sharesException 1 to s.27, Indian Contract Act 1872On its own₹149
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RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
For insertion in an employment agreement. There is no post-termination non-compete in this set, because such a covenant is void under s.27.
1. Definitions. In this clause:
“Restricted Period” means the period of [Restricted Period after termination (months)] months from the Termination Date;
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