The Essential Defence Services Act, 2021

Section 6. Penalty for illegal strikes

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

6. 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 one year or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.

Source: India Code