The Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1981

Section 12. Act to override other laws

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

12. Act to override other laws.— The provisions of this Act and of any order issued thereunder shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (14 of 1947), or in any other law for the time being in force. have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in the Industrial Disputes

Source: India Code