Criminal conspiracy in furtherance of objects of Trade Union
Section 17 of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 deals with criminal conspiracy in furtherance of objects of Trade Union. No office-bearer or member of a registered Trade Union shall be liable to punishment under sub-section (2) of section 120B of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) in respect of any agreement made between the members for the purpose of furthering any such object of the Trade Union as is specified in se The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.
No office-bearer or member of a registered Trade Union shall be liable to punishment under sub-section (2) of section 120B of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) in respect of any agreement made between the members for the purpose of furthering any such object of the Trade Union as is specified in section 15, unless such agreement is an agreement to commit an offence.
Section 17, The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Act 35 of 2020).
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Questions about Section 17
What does Section 17 of the Industrial Relations Code deal with?
Section 17 of the Industrial Relations Code is headed "Criminal conspiracy in furtherance of objects of Trade Union". No office-bearer or member of a registered Trade Union shall be liable to punishment under sub-section (2) of section 120B of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) in respect of any agreement made between the members for the purpose of furthering any such object of the Trade Union as is specified in se
How do I find court cases under Section 17 of the Industrial Relations Code?
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What should I read with Section 17 of the Industrial Relations Code, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 15 (Objects of general fund, composition of separate fund and membership fee of Trade Union), Indian Penal Code 120B (Punishment of criminal conspiracy), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was Section 17 of the Industrial Relations Code enacted?
Section 17 of the Industrial Relations Code, cited as Industrial Relations Code 17, was enacted on 28 Sep 2020 as Act 35 of 2020. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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