Multiple choice

Under which of the following sections, a Registered Trade union is immuned from its criminal liability where an act done by the members infurtherance of their Trade Disputes:

  1. Section 15 of the Trade Union Act, 1926

  2. Section 16 of the Trade Union Act, 1926

  3. Section 17 of the Trade Union Act, 1926

  4. Section 20 of the Trade Union Act, 1926
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Explanation

Section 17 of the Trade Union Act, 1926 grants immunity to registered trade unions from civil and criminal liability for any act done in good faith in furtherance or contemplation of a trade dispute. This protection ensures that trade unions can engage in legitimate trade union activities without fear of legal repercussions. Sections 15 and 16 deal with registration requirements, while Section 20 addresses matters related to rules of the union.

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