This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Medical Jurisprudence, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
First offence of stalking is 
Select and explain. 
A. Cognizable & bailable, B. Non- Cognizable & non- bailable, C. Non-Cognizable & bailable, D. Cognizable & non- bailable
A: Cognizable & bailable
Answer: A: Cognizable & bailable 
Explanation: Stalking involves following a woman or contacting such woman in spite of clear disinterest or monitors her through internet, e-mail or any other form of electronic communication. It is punishable under Sec. 354-D IPC with imprisonment for upto 3 years and fine (cognizable and bailable) and imprisonment upto 5 years and fine for subsequent offence (cognizable and non-bailable)