The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act
6Penalty
Any person who contravenes the provisions of section 3 or section 4 shall be punishable on first conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, and with fine which may extend two thousand rupees, and in the event of a second or subsequent conviction with imprisonment for a term of not less than six months but which may extend to five years and also with a fine not less than ten thousand rupees but which may extend to one lakh rupees.
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All sections
- 1 Short title, extent and commencement
- 2 Definitions
- 3 Prohibition of advertisements containing indecent representation of women
- 4 Prohibition of publication or sending by post of books, pamphlets, etc., containing indecent representation of women
- 5 Powers to enter and search
- 6 Penalty
- 7 Offences by companie
- 8 Offences to be cognizable and bailable
- 9 Protection of action taken in good faith
- 10 Power to make rules