The Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1968

Section 5. Penalty for instigation, etc

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

5. Penalty for instigation, etc.— Any person who instigates, or incites other persons to take part in, or otherwise acts in furtherance of, a strike which is illegal under this Act shall be punishable with imprisonment of a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

Source: India Code