Section 1, Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 [S1T-MPZ]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 7 March 1987 by S.O. 2679(E) [N12-3DX].

In Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 [A10-XVZ]. This text from 14 April 1986. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 1, Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 [S1T-MPZ]. Machine: S1T-MPZ.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act.

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Notification S.O. 2679(E), dated 25th February, 1987 [N12-3DX], 25 February 1987, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 (60 of 1986), the Central Government"

Notification S.O. 1649(E), dated 2nd September, 1987 [N12-3SG], 2 September 1987, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 (60 of 1986), the Central Government"

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