[4][5] In government departments, it is usually observed by the non-gazetted employees in a civil disobedience manner by the workers in an attempt to reach to a consensus.
In India, pen-down is mentioned in the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 which defines it as a "labour action".
[9] Since it is a symbolic or a nonviolence protest, it achieves goals without being involved in a direct action and demonstration.
[10] Pen-down strike was popularized by the government or private employees in India and Pakistan where workers widely observe pen down strikes in order to fulfill their claims or requirements associated with their job or emotions.
[11][12] Pen-down strikes are also seen at public hospitals where doctors hold a partial protest and refuse to aid medical treatment to patients, excluding in times of life-threatening situations, and while it is a nonviolent protest or strike, employees continue to work in emergency departments and provide emergency medicine to patients.