Mphasis, a mid-tier software company based in India, has filed a lawsuit against its competitor Coforge in a US court, alleging that Coforge hired its executives in violation of contractual agreements and improperly accessed confidential client information. In the lawsuit, dated March 31, Mphasis seeks injunctive relief to prevent Coforge from employing two of its former executives on accounts related to Charles Schwab, a mutual client for both companies. Mphasis is also requesting that Brijesh Khergamker, a former Vice President named in the suit, be barred from working on Charles Schwab's outsourcing operations for one year due to his alleged breach of contract. Coforge has denied all allegations and intends to defend itself and the involved employee, while also considering potential counterclaims. Mphasis claims that by hiring at least four senior-level employees from its ranks, Coforge has gained an unfair competitive advantage in the IT services market. This lawsuit highlights the escalating legal disputes among Indian IT firms as competition intensifies and demand for services slows. Similar cases have emerged in the industry, with companies increasingly taking legal action against executives for contract violations.