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Restrictive Terms in a Contract

Last updated on Jun 21, 2022

There may be restrictive terms mentioned in your contract. In India, you have a fundamental right to practice any trade, profession or conduct any business. However, this is not an unlimited freedom.

You will find certain clauses or terms in your agreement that in some way restrict you to a certain degree from carrying on a business, trade, or profession either during or after employment. These clauses are commonly known as restrictive clauses. They are:

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