New Delhi, July 14 -- The Karnataka High Court ruled that merely sending text messages containing foul language could be indecent, but it does not necessarily mean 'stalking' while striking down stalking charges against an Allahabad man. He was facing allegations of voyeurism and criminal intimidation.

According to a Bar and Bench report, Justice M Nagaprasanna made the observation while quashing the offence under Section 354D of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against a man named Abhishek Mishra.

The section defines 'stalking' as a man following or contacting a woman repeatedly to foster personal interaction, despite clear disinterest from the woman; or monitoring her use of electronic communication.

"Insofar as the offence punishable und...