Information which is otherwise available in public domain cannot be considered as confidential

CA Saurabh Chokhra Brief of the case: The Hon’ble Delhi HC in the above cited case held that an employee cannot be restrained from competing with its former employer provided he/she is not using the confidential information of employer. The information which is otherwise available in public domain cannot be considered as confidential information and no injunction restraining the use of such information can be issued. Facts of the case: The appellant (plaintiff) is a private company engaged in the business of Data Recovery. Defendant Nos. 1 to 3 (Rakesh Kumar & Others) are the for...