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Illegal strikes and lock-outs.— (1) A strike or a lock-out shall be illegal if— (i) it is commenced or declared in contravention of section 22 or section 23; or (ii)it is continued in contravention of an order made under sub-section (3) of section 10 4[or sub-section (4A) of section 10A]. (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 reference of the dispute to a Board, 5[an arbitrator, a] 6[Labour Court, Tribunal or National 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 Act or the continuance thereof was not prohibited under sub-section (3) of section 10 7[or sub-section (4A) of section 10A]. (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.