## IPC 354D

### IPC 354D — Stalking
- https://unisonlegal.in/statutes/ipc/354D

> 354D. Stalking.-(1) Any man who-
(i) follows a woman and contacts, or attempts to contact such woman to foster personal
interaction repeatedly despite a clear indication of disinterest by such woman; or
(ii) monitors the use by a woman of the internet, email or any other form of electronic
communication,
commits the offence of stalking:
Provided that such conduct shall not amount to stalking if the man who pursued it proves
that-
(i) it was pursued for the purpose of preventing or detecting crime and the man accused
of stalking had been entrusted with the responsibility of prevention and detection of crime by
the State; or
(ii) it was pursued under any law or to comply with any condition or requirement
imposed by any person under any law; or
(iii) in the particular circumstances such conduct was reasonable and justified.
(2) Whoever commits the offence of stalking shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment
of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine; and be
punished on a second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment of either description for a term which
may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.]
STATE AMENDMENT
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh (UTs)
After section 354D, insert the following section, namely:-
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