A man in my locality follows my daughter every day on her way to college and passes lewd comments. Police say it is not serious. What is the law?

Stalking is specifically punishable under Section 354D of the Indian Penal Code, now Section 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, with imprisonment up to three years for repeated following or contact despite clear disinterest. Eve-teasing and sexual harassment in public places is also covered under Section 354A IPC. You should file a written FIR and if police refuse, send it by registered post to the Superintendent of Police under Section 154(3) CrPC, now Section 173(4) BNSS. You can also file a complaint before the Magistrate under Section 156(3) CrPC / Section 175(3) BNSS. Record the incidents with dates, times, and witnesses, and install CCTV if possible. The National Commission for Women and women's helpline 1091 can also intervene.