Section 26 in The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

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 ).