Madras HC Strikes Down Non-Compete Clauses Targeting Doctors
Written By : Anshika Mishra
Published On 2026-02-19 12:00 GMT | Update On 2026-02-19 12:11 GMT
Slamming the practice of imposing non-compete and non-solicitation clauses on doctors, the Madras High Court recently made strong remarks, questioning whether hospitals are being run as businesses or as healthcare institutions for patients. The court said that such contracts are unlawful and should not be used against doctors.
The observations came while the Court was hearing a plea filed by a private hospital seeking the appointment of an arbitrator against a Chennai-based doctor who joined another hospital soon after leaving the petitioner's.
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