Unraveling Necrophilia: Legal And Ethical Implications In The Indian Context

Praeksha Goel, Institute of Law, Nirma University

ABSTRACT

Nerphrophilia, an often-overlooked subject, consists of unsettling sexual relations with the remains of the deceased. It is characterized as a profound sense of gratification or captivation towards deceased persons. Necrophilia, the inclination to partake in sexual activity involving deceased individuals, is an exceptionally peculiar, aberrant, and repugnant conduct. This paper addresses the concern that numerous nations, states, and the Indian legal system in particular have for the protection of the deceased. Necrophilia, notwithstanding its association with barbarism, does not possess an explicit prohibition under the 1860 Indian Penal Code. In this regard, the legislation of India is largely ambiguous and devoid of specificity. This written composition explores multiple facets that are linked to it. This paper examines the legal and practical challenges posed by the aforementioned issue, the reactions of other nations towards these abhorrent deeds, and further potential strategies for their eradication. In order to maintain reverence for a deceased person, it is critical to acknowledge the manifestation of such transgressions.

Keywords: Necrophilia, deviant behavior, barbarism, psychosexual disorder, prohibition, legislation ambiguity, Reverence for the deceased, and transgression.