IMPACT ON VULNERABLE GROUP : WOMEN & MINORS

SUBMITTED BY: SUSHALI SHRUTI

ENROLL ID: 18FLICDDN01144
COURSE: BBA.LLB (C)
BATCH: 2018-2023
 INTRODUCTION
 "Cyberstalking" can be defined as a cybercrime where one person (stalker) stalks
or harasses the other person (target) electronically through the use of digital media
or various online platforms.
 "Cyberstalking is the act of persistent and unwanted contact from someone
online. It may involve any number of incidents including threats, libel,
defamation, sexual harassment, or other actions in which to control, influence, or
intimidate their target.“
 Cyberstalking can also be termed as psychological and a neurotic action where the
stalker obsessively and illegally keeps a check on the target's online activities.
Other synonymous words that can be used for cyberstalking are "online
harassment" and "online abuse".
Reasons for cyberstalking:

1. Obsession and attraction: Obsession and attraction has been coined as one of
the major reasons behind stalking. The stalker could be obsessed or attracted
towards the target mentally, physically or sexually.
2. Jealousy: Jealousy can also be considered as one of the reasons of cyberstalking.
A jealous intention towards the ex-partner or the current partner, or people in an
around can be regarded as a strong motive behind stalking.
3. Erotomania: "Erotomania is a rare mental health condition that happens when
someone is fixated on the idea that another person is intensely in love with them.
The other person may be a celebrity, wealthy, or of a high social position.“ Here,
the person tries to make persistent efforts to contact the other persons through
stalking, messages or by means of some distressing behaviour.
4. Sexual harassment: Sexual harassment can be regarded as one of the major
reasons behind stalking. It can also be considered as the prime motive of the stalker
behind stalking because it's believed that the internet depicts the real life of the
person.
5. Hatred and revenge: Hatred and revenge are yet another reasons of cyberstalking.
The feeling of hatred and revenge pushes the stalker to take illegal steps towards the
target and harass them mentally and emotionally. And the internet seems to be quiet
comfortable platform to vent out their feelings of hatred and retaliation towards the
other person.
Types of cyber stalkers: