Source code theft ?

[Saifi Khan]

Hi:

source code theft worth : 46.5 crores ?

http://in.news.yahoo.com/48/20090623/804/tnl-software-engineer-held.html

Is it source code theft
or
something to do with "non compete clause"
taking existing customer's with him/her.

moral of the story
when do a startup today, use Open Source software and preferably
release your software under an Open Source license too.

thanks
Saifi.