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A man follows a woman and repeatedly tries to contact her to start a personal relationship after she…

Section 78(1)(i) covers following a woman and repeatedly contacting or attempting to contact her for personal interaction despite clear disinterest. The scenario supplies…

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A man follows a woman and repeatedly tries to contact her to start a personal relationship after she has clearly said she wants no contact. He has no lawful or reasonable justification. Which offence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 fits these facts?

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Section 78(1)(i) covers following a woman and repeatedly contacting or attempting to contact her for personal interaction despite clear disinterest.

The scenario supplies repeated attempts and excludes lawful or reasonable justification. It describes no assault, sexual conduct of the kind specified for harassment, or observation of a private act.

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Option A

Section 74 requires assault or criminal force with the requisite intent or knowledge. The facts give neither assault nor criminal force.

Option B

The facts do not show the specified conduct for sexual harassment, such as explicit unwelcome sexual advances or sexually coloured remarks.

Option C

Voyeurism concerns observing or capturing a private act or disseminating an image of one. The scenario describes pursuit and repeated contact attempts.

Option D

Following with repeated attempts at personal contact after clearly expressed disinterest falls under section 78(1)(i) on these facts.

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