Online Stalking Legal Action
Online stalking can involve repeated unwanted contact, monitoring online activity, persistent messaging, fake profiles or other conduct that causes fear, distress or harassment. Legal action depends on the facts and the identity of the victim and accused.
What should you do?
- Preserve digital evidence.
- Record the chronology of the conduct.
- Report abusive accounts to the platform.
- Consider a cybercrime complaint.
- Seek legal advice about further proceedings.
BNS Section 78
Section 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines stalking to include repeatedly following/contacting a woman despite a clear indication of disinterest and monitoring a woman’s use of the internet, email or another form of electronic communication, subject to statutory exceptions. citeturn0search12
Cybercrime reporting
The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal’s citizen manual lists “Cyber Bullying/Stalking/Sexting” under online and social-media related crime. citeturn0search25
SPG Legal Consultancy can assist with evidence assessment and legal strategy for online stalking matters.
Need Legal Assistance?
If you are facing cyberstalking, social-media stalking, repeated unwanted contact, online monitoring or harassment, consider taking prompt legal advice. SPG Legal Consultancy can assist with evidence review, cybercrime complaint preparation and legal strategy.
Legal disclaimer: This content is for general information and is not a substitute for case-specific legal advice. The applicability of any law depends on the facts and evidence. No particular FIR registration, arrest, investigation result or case outcome can be guaranteed.