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The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986

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An Act to prohibit indecent representation of women through advertisements or in publications, writings, paintings, figures or in any other manner and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Act number
60 of 1986
Ministry
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Enacted
23 Dec 1986

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

10 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Prohibition of advertisements containing indecent representation of women.
  4. Section 4Prohibition of publication or sending by post of books, pamphlets, etc., containing indecent representation of women.
  5. Section 5Powers to enter and search.
  6. Section 6Penalty.
  7. Section 7Offences by companies
  8. Section 8Offences to be cognizable and bailable.
  9. Section 9Protection of action taken in good faith.
  10. Section 10Power to make rules.