The Essential Services Maintenance (Assam) Act, 1980

Section 5. Penalty for illegal strikes

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