The Essential Defence Services Act, 2021

Section 7. Penalty for instigation, etc

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

7. Penalty for instigation, etc.— Any person, who instigates or incites other persons to take part in, 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 two years, or with fine which may extend to fifteen thousand rupees, or with both.

Source: India Code