Condom ads only after late night on TV

‘’All TV channels are advised not to telecast the ads of condoms which are for a particular age group and could be indecent or inappropriate for viewing by children. Therefore, such ads may be telecast between 10 pm and 6 am to avoid exposure of such material to children and to ensure strict adherence to the provisions contained in the Cable TV network rules, 1994. Any failure will attract action as per provisions of rules,’’the Ministry said in a notification.

It had been brought to its notice that some channels carry such advertisements which are alleged to be indecent.