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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the offence of "stalking" is punishable under:

Stalking is defined and punished by section 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 354D IPC). Section 75 concerns sexual harassment, 76 assault or…

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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the offence of "stalking" is punishable under:

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Stalking is defined and punished by section 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 354D IPC). Section 75 concerns sexual harassment, 76 assault or criminal force with intent to disrobe, and 77 voyeurism. Section 78 provides a maximum of three years on first conviction and five years on a second or subsequent conviction, with fine.

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