Correct option is D
The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986, was enacted to curb the indecent portrayal of women in media and advertisements. For a second conviction, the punishment under the Act is imprisonment for not less than 6 months, which may extend to 5 years, and a fine ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000. This provision was designed to act as a stronger deterrent for repeat offenders and to address more serious violations of the Act. The first offense results in lighter penalties, but repeated offenses indicate a willful disregard for the law, hence the harsher punishment. Over time, there have been calls to strengthen the Act to address issues arising from modern media, including digital and social platforms. The Act's focus remains on maintaining public morality and protecting the dignity of women from objectification and indecent portrayal.
