Section 24

Chapter V: STRIKES AND LOCK-OUTS ``` | Section 24: Illegal strikes and lock-outs 24. Illegal strikes and lock-outs.- (1) A strike or a lock-out shall be illegal if-- (i) it is commenced or declared in contravention of section 22 or section 23; or (ii) it is continued in contravention of an order made under sub- section (3) of section 10 1*[or sub-section (4A) of section 10A]. ``` ``` (2) Where a strike or lock-out in pursuance of an industrial dispute has already commenced and is in existence at the time of the reference of the dispute to a Board, 1*[an arbitrator, a] 2*[Labour Court, Tribunal or National Tribunal], the continuance of such strike or lock-out shall not be deemed to be illegal, provided that such strike or lock-out was not at its commencement in contravention of the provisions of this Act or the continuance thereof was not prohibited under sub-section (3) of section 10 1*[or sub-section (4A) of section 10A]. ``` ``` (3) A lock-out declared in consequence of an illegal strike or a strike declared in consequence of an illegal lock-out shall not be deemed to be illegal. ``` ``` 25.Prohibition of financial aid to illegal strikes and lock-outs. ``` ```