The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
Central Act · Act 60 of 198610 provisions9 citing judgments
The enactment
| Long title | 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. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 60 of 1986 |
| Year | 1986 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 10 |
| Subjects | social |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 3 Prohibition of advertisements containing indecent representation of women.2 citing judgments
- Section 4 Prohibition of publication or sending by post of books, pamphlets, etc., containing indecent representation of women.5 citing judgments
- Section 5 Powers to enter and search.
- Section 6 Penalty.2 citing judgments
- Section 7 Offences by companies
- Section 8 Offences to be cognizable and bailable.
- Section 9 Protection of action taken in good faith.
- Section 10 Power to make rules.
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