Section 137 - Charlatanic advertisements in newspapers

(1) The publication in a journal or newspaper of an advertisement or a notice relating to fortunetelling, palmistry, astrology, or the use of any subtle craft, means or device, by which it is sought to deceive or impose on a member of the public, or which is calculated or is likely to deceive or impose on a member of the public, is illegal.

(2) The editor, publisher, proprietor, and the printer of a journal or newspaper in which the advertisement or notice is published commits a criminal offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding twenty-five penalty units.