The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 deals with indecent representation of…

The long title of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 covers indecent representation of women "through advertisements or in publications, writings, paintings, figures or in any other manner". Section 3 deals with advertisements and s.4 with books, films, writings, paintings, photographs and other material, so the Act is not confined to one medium and does not depend on sale for profit.