Act 60 of 1986

The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986

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.

  • Ministry of Women and Child Development
  • Enacted 1986-12-23
  • 10 sections
SectionTitle
1 Short title, extent and commencement. Read
2 Definitions. Read
3 Prohibition of advertisements containing indecent representation of women. Read
4 Prohibition of publication or sending by post of books, pamphlets, etc., containing indecent representation of women. Read
5 Powers to enter and search. Read
6 Penalty. Read
7 Offences by companies Read
8 Offences to be cognizable and bailable.Read
9 Protection of action taken in good faith.Read
10 Power to make rules.Read
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