Posting the section 27 of Indian Contract Act for ready ref.....JOB is included in word Trade.
Agreement in restraint of trade void.-Every agreement by which
any one is restrained from exercising a lawful profession, trade or
business of any kind, is to that extent void.
Saving of agreement not to carry on business of which good-will
is sold.-Exception 1.-One who sells the good-will of a business may
agree with the buyer to refrain from carrying on a similar business,
within specified local limits, so long as the buyer, or any person
deriving title to the good-will from him, carries on a like business
therein, provided that such limits appear to the Court reasonable,
regard being had to the nature of the business.
Agreement in restraint of trade void.-Every agreement by which
any one is restrained from exercising a lawful profession, trade or
business of any kind, is to that extent void.
Saving of agreement not to carry on business of which good-will
is sold.-Exception 1.-One who sells the good-will of a business may
agree with the buyer to refrain from carrying on a similar business,
within specified local limits, so long as the buyer, or any person
deriving title to the good-will from him, carries on a like business
therein, provided that such limits appear to the Court reasonable,
regard being had to the nature of the business.