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A man follows a woman and repeatedly contacts her to foster personal interaction despite her clear…

Section 78(1)(i) covers following and repeated contact or attempted contact for personal interaction despite clear disinterest. The proviso includes conduct pursued under a…

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A man follows a woman and repeatedly contacts her to foster personal interaction despite her clear disinterest. Under section 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which circumstance expressly excludes stalking liability if he proves it?

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Section 78(1)(i) covers following and repeated contact or attempted contact for personal interaction despite clear disinterest.

The proviso includes conduct pursued under a law, provided the man proves that circumstance.

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Option A

Conduct pursued under a law is expressly covered by the proviso if proved.

Option B

Unreciprocated feelings do not create an exception.

Option C

A commercial transaction by itself does not show a statutory exception on these facts.

Option D

A belief that she might change her mind does not displace her clear disinterest.

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