Section 354-D of IPC penalizes the offence of stalking . It states that any man would be held guilty of this offence either
| Follows a woman and contact/ attempts to contact her repeatedly to foster interaction / personal communication even though the woman has clearly indicated her disinterest. |
| Monitors a woman and either by using internet, email or other form of electronic communication. |
Proviso (Exceptions)
| He pursued such a woman on directions of state for the purpose of detecting or preventing crime |
| He pursued her under the given law of the land or to fullfills with the requirements of the law imposed on such person. |
| Based on the facts and the circumstances it was a reasonable and justifiable act. |
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Punishment of Stalking:
For the first time conviction: Imprisonment of either description term extending upto three years and fine. For the Subsequent Conviction: Imprisonment of either description for a term extending upto 7 years and fine.
