78. (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, e-mail 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.
Section 71 Punishment for repeat offenders
Section 72 Disclosure of identity of victim of certain offences, etc
Section 73 Printing or publishing any matter relating to Court proceedings without permission
Section 74 Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty
Section 76 Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe
Section 79 Word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of a woman