Nykaa sues ex-CBO Gopal Asthana in Bombay High Court for alleged data theft, employee poaching

Nykaa filed a lawsuit against its former Chief Business Officer, Gopal Asthana, alleging data theft and employee poaching. The complaint includes claims that Asthana improperly accessed and used confidential data and recruited Nykaa employees to a competing firm. This legal action highlights issues related to intellectual property and employment law, specifically concerning the protection of business data and the legal boundaries of employee recruitment. The case underscores the importance of safeguarding proprietary information and adhering to legal standards in business practices.