Having sex with dead body not an offence in India: Why a high court wants a law against necrophilia The verdict in the murder and subsequent rape of a woman in Karnataka's Tumakuru district has triggered a debate on the need for a separate law to prevent sexual violation of the dead . What is Necrophilia and its broad legal status in India and the world? The term Necrophilia finds its origins in the Greek words philios (attraction to/love) and nekros ( dead body ). Necrophilia is a pathological fascination with dead bodies, which often takes the form of a desire to engage with them in sexual activities, such as intercourse. Though prohibited by the laws of many countries, there have been many reported cases of sexual abuse of dead bodies throughout history. Necrophilia: its characteristics, psychological causes, and treatment options. Understand this rare disorder from a clinical and forensic perspective.
