Precedent-setting ruling from the Court of Cassation: Sending constant messages is considered a crime!
In Adana, an individual was sentenced to a judicial fine of 1,500 TL for the crime of 'disturbing the peace and tranquility of persons' after persistently sending messages to another party without their consent.
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In an incident that occurred in Adana, an individual stated that they were harassed by receiving constant messages against their will. The victim filed a criminal complaint with the Adana Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. Following the investigations, a lawsuit was filed, and the defendant was tried at the Adana 19th Criminal Court of First Instance on charges of "disturbing the peace and tranquility of persons."
SENTENCED TO A 1,500 TL FINE
Sending Constant Messages Considered a Crime. The court ruled that the defendant's actions were continuous and that the victim was disturbed by this situation. The defendant was sentenced to a 1,500 lira judicial fine. The defendant did not accept the charges and appealed the decision.
COURT OF CASSATION HAS THE FINAL WORD: NO ILLEGALITY
The file was reviewed by the 12th Criminal Chamber of the Court of Cassation. The Court of Cassation stated that the decision rendered by the local court was in accordance with procedure and law, concluding that there was no illegality in the defendant's conviction. The ruling stated that the defendant's actions were of a nature that disturbed the victim and were supported by evidence.
SERVES AS A PRECEDENT
The Court of Cassation's decision to uphold the ruling establishes a precedent for similar cases, demonstrating that sending constant messages to an unwilling person can have legal consequences.