The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Section 26

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. ``` ``` (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. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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). ``` ``` ``` ``` 27. ``` ``` Penalty for instigation, etc. ``` ```

Source: India Code