IPC → BNS

IPC Section 354D in BNS

IPC Section 354D corresponds to BNS Section 78 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Penal Code, 1860, Section 354D
New provision78
New ActBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

BNS Section 78 — Stalking

Drafting note. No change.

(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 cri

Read the full text of BNS Section 78

Questions this page answers

What is IPC 354D in BNS?

IPC Section 354D is BNS Section 78 — Stalking.

Has the provision changed?

No change.

Which law applies to an offence today?

Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

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