Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986

The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 (Act 60 of 1986) is an important social welfare legislation enacted to prohibit the indecent representation of women through advertisements, publications, writings, paintings, figures, or in any other manner. The Act aims to safeguard the dignity of women and regulate content that may portray women in a derogatory or objectionable manner. This 2026 edition incorporates amendments arising from the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 and includes the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Rules, 1987. Published as a Bare Act with Comments, the book serves as a comprehensive legal reference on the statutory framework governing the protection of women's dignity and the regulation of indecent representation in India.

Key Features

• Complete text of The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 (Act 60 of 1986)
• Updated with amendments under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (Act 34 of 2019)
• Includes The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Rules, 1987
• Covers statutory provisions relating to advertisements, publications, and representations of women
• Provides a consolidated legal framework for regulation and enforcement
• Useful reference for understanding offences, penalties, and compliance requirements
• Published as a Bare Act with Comments
• Updated 2026 edition for legal, academic, and professional reference