Want to know if I can join competition or not? Employee agreed not to directly or indirectly compete with the business

The undersigned employee agrees not to directly or indirectly compete with the business of the Company or shall not own, manage, operate, consult or be employed in a business substantially similar to or competitive with, the present business of the Company or such other business activity in which the Company may substantially engage during the term of employment and for a period of one year following termination of employment and notwithstanding the cause or reason for termination.

Dear Vishwanath,

It appears that you have given an extract of your appointment letter to check whether or not you can join the competitor after quitting employment.

I wish you had checked this forum before raising the post. The Delhi High Court has given a ruling on a similar case. You may click here to refer to the news item that I had uploaded in 2016.

Thanks,

Dinesh Divekar

I joined one company and after 1 month want to quit but I found no competing clause was put on offer letter. can I switch to competition

Dear Vishwanath,

Both the posts of yours are inconsistent. I recommend you taking the help of someone who can write the post on your behalf. Otherwise, it could be a waste of time for the members.

Thanks,

Dinesh Divekar