Following A Girl Only Once Will Not Amount To Stalking: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court ruled that a single incident of following a person cannot be categorized as stalking under Section 354D of the Indian Penal Code. The Court clarified that stalking involves repeated and intentional behavior aimed at intimidating or annoying the victim. A solitary instance does not meet the criteria for stalking, and therefore cannot lead to criminal charges under this section. This ruling helps define the boundaries of what constitutes stalking, ensuring that only sustained and intentional harassment is punishable under the law.