NCW Seeks FIR Against Nakul Dhull Over Viral ‘Chasing Women’ Video
The National Commission for Women takes suo motu cognisance of a viral video involving Haryana-based YouTuber Nakul Dhull over misogynistic remarks, seeks FIR, takedown, and ATR from Haryana DGP within 5 days.
Verdicto News Desk 
The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of a viral video in which Haryana-based content creator Nakul Dhull allegedly described a “prank” involving chasing a lone woman at night to frighten her, triggering widespread public outrage over women’s safety.
In an official communication issued after reviewing media reports dated February 24, the Commission termed the content “deeply disturbing,” stating that such portrayals trivialise women’s fear in public spaces and risk normalising stalking and intimidation.
Commission Seeks Immediate Legal Action
The Commission has called for registration of an FIR under relevant provisions of law, strict action against those involved, and forensic examination of digital evidence. It has also urged authorities to ensure prompt takedown of the video to prevent further circulation.
Concern Over Normalisation of Harassment
According to the Commission, the video frames women’s fear as entertainment and undermines efforts toward ensuring safe public spaces. It emphasised that such content poses a “serious threat to women’s dignity and security.”
The controversy erupted after the video showed Dhull explaining how men could follow, run behind, and overtake a woman at night to intentionally frighten her, remarks widely condemned on social media as promoting behaviour that mirrors real-life harassment.
Legal Implications
Legal experts note that the alleged conduct, if proven, could attract penal provisions relating to criminal intimidation, harassment, and acts endangering personal safety, along with liability for promoting harmful conduct through digital platforms.
Legal Explainer: What Laws Could Apply?
Following or intentionally frightening a woman in a public place — even as a “prank” — can attract criminal liability if it causes fear, alarm, or harassment.
- Stalking
If a person follows a woman or attempts to contact her repeatedly in a way that causes fear or distress.
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Criminal Intimidation
Any act intended to cause fear of injury to a person’s safety or dignity can amount to criminal intimidation — even without physical harm. -
Outraging Modesty / Insulting Dignity
Words, gestures, or actions intended to insult a woman’s dignity in a public setting can attract penal consequences.
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Public Mischief / Endangering Safety
Acts that create panic or threaten public order may invite additional charges depending on circumstances.
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Information Technology Liability
Circulating or promoting harmful content online may invite action for publishing material that encourages harassment or unlawful conduct.
Possible BNS Sections
- BNS Section 78 — Stalking
Following a woman or attempting to contact her in a way that causes fear, distress, or intimidation.
Acts intended to cause alarm or fear to a person’s safety or dignity.
- BNS Section 74 — Assault or Criminal Force to Woman with Intent to Outrage Modesty
If conduct or gesture is intended to insult or violate dignity.
If the act creates panic or threatens public order.
The episode has intensified calls for accountability from digital creators, with the National Commission for Women stressing that content which normalises fear and intimidation cannot be dismissed as humour. As authorities examine the matter and seek an Action Taken Report from Haryana Police, the controversy has reignited a broader debate on influencer responsibility, online conduct, and the legal limits of “prank” culture in a society where women’s safety remains a pressing concern.
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