Illegal strikes and lock-outs
Section 63 of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 deals with illegal strikes and lock-outs. A strike or lock-out shall be illegal, if it is--- (i) commenced or declared in contravention of section 62; The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.
(1) A strike or lock-out shall be illegal, if it is---
(i) commenced or declared in contravention of section 62; or
(ii) continued in contravention of an order made under sub-section (7) of section 42.
(2) Where a strike or lock-out in pursuance of an industrial dispute has already commenced and is in existence at the time of the filing of the application relating to such industrial dispute in the Tribunal or of the reference of such industrial dispute to an arbitrator or a National Industrial Tribunal, the continuance of such strike or lock-out shall not be deemed to be illegal, provided that such strike or lock-out was not at its commencement in contravention of the provisions of this Code or the continuance thereof was not prohibited under sub-section (7) of section 42.
(3) A lock-out declared in consequence of an illegal strike or a strike declared in consequence of an illegal lock-out shall not be deemed to be illegal.
Section 63, The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Act 35 of 2020).
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Questions about Section 63
What does Section 63 of the Industrial Relations Code deal with?
Section 63 of the Industrial Relations Code is headed "Illegal strikes and lock-outs". A strike or lock-out shall be illegal, if it is--- (i) commenced or declared in contravention of section 62;
How do I find court cases under Section 63 of the Industrial Relations Code?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Industrial Relations Code 63, section 63 Industrial Relations Code, section 63 of the Industrial Relations Code. People searching for it also type section 63 of industrial relations code. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 63 of the Industrial Relations Code, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 42 (Voluntary reference of disputes to arbitration), section 62 (Prohibition of strikes and lock-outs), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was Section 63 of the Industrial Relations Code enacted?
Section 63 of the Industrial Relations Code, cited as Industrial Relations Code 63, 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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