Section 3 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 deals with:

Section 3 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986, headed "Prohibition of advertisements containing indecent representation of women", bars publishing or taking part in such advertisements. Sending books and other material by post is dealt with in s.4, search and seizure in s.5 and the penalty in s.6.