INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
354D. Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty
78. Stalking.
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INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
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BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
78. Stalking.—(1) Any man who—
(i) follows a woman and contacts, or attempts to contact such woman to foster personal
interaction repeatedly despite a clear indication of disinterest by such woman; or
(ii) monitors the use by a woman of the internet, e-mail or any other form of electronic
communication,
commits the offence of stalking:
Provided that such conduct shall not amount to stalking if the man who pursued it proves that—
(i) it was pursued for the purpose of preventing or detecting crime and the man accused of
stalking had been entrusted with the responsibility of prevention and detection of crime by the State;
or
(ii) it was pursued under any law or to comply with any condition or requirement imposed by any
person under any law; or
(iii) in the particular circumstances such conduct was reasonable and justified.
(2) Whoever commits the offence of stalking shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment
of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine; and be
punished on a second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment of either description for a term which
may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Current law India Code — BNS 2023