EDS Act 7

Section 7 · Penalty for instigation, etc

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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.

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Maximum punishment
2 years
Fine
₹15,000
Cognizable
Cognizable
Bailable
Non-bailable
Compoundable
Not compoundable
Triable by
Any Magistrate
  • Cognizable — Police may arrest without a warrant
  • Non-bailable — Bail is at the court's discretion

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