Central Act
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.
| Act number | 60 of 1986 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1986-12-23 |
| In force from | 1987-10-02 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Sections | 10 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Women and Child Development
- The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
- The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
- The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
- The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
- The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- The Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding Bottles and Infant Foods (Regulation of Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 1992
- The National Commission for Women Act, 1990
Questions this page answers
When did the The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 come into force?
It came into force on 1987-10-02, having been enacted on 1986-12-23.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Women and Child Development.
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