Indian Penal Code, 1860
Stalking.—
Section
354D
Punishment
Imprisonment up to Three Year(s) + Fine
Cognizable
Cognizable
Bailable
Non-bailable
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Magistrate First Class
Bare Act Text
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.
What is IPC Section 354D ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 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.
What is the punishment for Dhara 354D ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Imprisonment up to Three Year(s) + Fine
Is IPC 354D bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Non-bailable offense.
Is Dhara 354D a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isCognizable.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 354D cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Magistrate First Class.
Can IPC Section 354D be compromised (Compoundable)?
The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions).
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