The Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1981

Section 5. Penalty for illegal strikes

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

5. Penalty for illegal strikes.— Any person who commences a strike which is illegal under this Act or goes or remains on, or otherwise takes part in, any such strike shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

Source: India Code