Court of Cassation ruling on individual who harassed ex-partner

The 12th Criminal Chamber of the Court of Cassation has upheld a 6-month prison sentence handed down to a defendant for the crime of "disturbing the peace and tranquility of individuals" after they persistently followed their ex-partner in a harassing manner.

According to information reflected in the case file, an individual living in Sakarya broke up with their partner after being in a relationship for some time.

However, the ex-partner, who did not accept the breakup, exhibited harassing behaviors by constantly appearing before the victim, "saying meaningless words," circling their vehicle, and repeatedly driving past the cafe where the victim was sitting. A lawsuit was filed against the defendant upon the victim's complaint.

The defendant, who was tried on charges of "disturbing the peace and tranquility of individuals," was initially acquitted by the local court. The court ruled that the defendant's actions did not constitute a criminal offense.

However, this decision was overturned by the 6th Criminal Chamber of the Sakarya Regional Court of Justice. As a result of the retrial, the defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 6 months in prison.

Following the appeal of the decision by the defendant's lawyer, the case was moved to the Court of Cassation.

Reviewing the file, the 12th Criminal Chamber of the Court of Cassation stated that the defendant's actions were proven and emphasized that the sentence was in accordance with the law. The ruling included the following statement: "It is understood that the legal classification of the crime corresponding to the act was determined correctly, and as no illegality was found as a result of the appellate review, it has been decided to reject the appeal on its merits and uphold the verdict in accordance with the notification."