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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines and punishes stalking?

Stalking is defined and punished by section 78 of the BNS. Section 77 concerns voyeurism, while section 75 concerns sexual harassment.

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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines and punishes stalking?

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Stalking is defined and punished by section 78 of the BNS. Section 77 concerns voyeurism, while section 75 concerns sexual harassment.

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Option A

Section 77 concerns voyeurism.

Option B

Section 78 defines stalking and prescribes punishment.

Option C

Section 75 concerns sexual harassment.

Option D

Section 78 supplies the answer.

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