(1) In accordance with the provisions of this Code, the statutory standards and employer duties governing Penalties for non-compliance with court remedial orders shall be enforced across all industrial premises, factories, mines, and workplaces throughout India.
(2) Every occupier, principal employer, contractor, and manager shall strictly implement the environmental benchmarks, machinery safeguards, working hour limitations, and welfare facilities specified under this section.
(3) Failure to maintain the health and safety standards mandated under this section shall constitute a punishable offence under Chapter XI, attracting fines and imprisonment where serious bodily injury or fatality occurs.
Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 114
Section 114 of the Code prescribes severe penalties for non-compliance with court remedial orders issued under Section 100, punishing continuing default with imprisonment of up to six months or additional daily fines of up to five thousand rupees, or both.
If compliance with a Section 100 remedial order encounters supply-chain or construction delays, file an application for extension of time supported by engineering affidavits at least fifteen days prior to deadline expiry; never allow the deadline to lapse without judicial leave.