The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986

The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 was enacted with the objective of prohibiting the indecent representation of women through any means of communication such as advertisements, books, paintings, films, and more. The Act defines what constitutes indecent representation of women and provides for penalties for contravention of the provisions. The Act seeks to protect the dignity and respect of women and prevent the portrayal of women in a derogatory manner. The Act applies to the whole of India and provides for the constitution of special courts for the trial of offences under the Act.