BNS Section 78: Stalking
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section N/A
Procedural Classification Summary
Stalking
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Imprisonment up to3 years and fine. Second or subsequentImprisonment up toconviction.5 years and fine
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No specific renumbering changes. Section included as is.