In force · As amended up to 2026-08
Chapter VI: PENALTIES
``` | Section 26: Penalty for illegal strikes and lock-outs
26. Penalty for illegal strikes and lock-outs.- (1) Any workman who
commences, continues or otherwise acts in furtherance of, a strike which is
illegal under this Act, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term
which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to fifty
rupees, or with both.
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(2) Any employer who commences, continues, or otherwise acts in
furtherance of a lock-out which is illegal under this Act, shall be
punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with
fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
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1. Omitted by Act 49 of 1984, s. 6 (w.e.f. 18.8.1984).
2. Subs. by Act 46 of 1982, s. 15 (w.e.f. 21.8.1984).
3. Omitted by s. 15, ibid. (w.e.f. 21-8-1984).
4. Ins. by s. 16, ibid. (w.e.f. 21.8.1984).
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Penalty for instigation, etc.
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Source: India Code