The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Section 27

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

Chapter VI: PENALTIES ``` | Section 27: Penalty for instigation, etc. Any person who instigates or 27. Penalty for instigation, etc. Any person who instigates or incites others to take part in, or otherwise acts in furtherance of, a strike or lock-out which is illegal under this Act, 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