Section 7
Penalty for instigation, etc.
The Essential Defence Services Act, 2021
About this Act
An Act to provide for the maintenance of essential defence services so as to secure the security of nation and the life and property of public at large and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
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.