The term “Necrophilia” originates from the Greek language, whereby the word nekrosmeans “dead” or “dead body” and the word philios means “attraction to”. Necrophilia in general sense describes the uncanny mental condition in which the perpetrator obtains pleasure in establishing sexual relationships with the corpses.Thus, the obnoxious act of Necrophilia is not only detrimental to the right to dignity of the dead, but also causes a despondency within the societal norms at large. At the outset, this present research paper endeavours to adapt an interdisciplinary perspective in order to bring out various theories inclusive of psychoanalysis, socio-legal insight and a psychiatric review of the aforementioned act. This paper aims to include Nithari Serial-Murder case study to understand Necrophilia and its interpretation under the Indian Criminal Law. Further, the paper also outlines the view of majority of States namely: Brazil, Canada, U.K. etc. which address the commission of sexual intercourse or sexual attraction towards human corpses. The author(s) endeavour to demonstrate the current position pertaining to Necrophilia in the Indian Legal Framework by interpreting various sections and Articles in the Indian Laws. This paper is also an attempt to propose suggestions and recommendations for strengthening the laws and their penalties’ related to Necrophilia which is a heinous crime jeopardizing the dignity of deceased.

Necrophilia, Sexual desires, Human Corpses, Consent, and Dignity