Today, On 4th January, The Supreme Court rejected Karnataka’s plea to classify necrophilia as rape under Section 375 of the IPC. Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah stated that making such legal changes is the responsibility of Parliament. The Bench emphasized that courts cannot expand the definition of rape beyond the existing legal framework. Any modification to the law must come through legislative action.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that having sexual intercourse with a dead body, called necrophilia, is a horrible and disgusting act but does not count as rape under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) or the POCSO Act. The Court explained that for the crime of rape, the victim must be alive. Even though the act is deeply unethical, it is not covered under the current rape laws.
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A court in Murshidabad, West Bengal, sentenced a man to death and another to life imprisonment for the brutal rape and murder of a minor girl. The verdict was delivered in a swift 61 days, showcasing expedited justice. This rapid judgment highlights the judiciary’s resolve in handling heinous crimes. The case has drawn widespread attention for its prompt legal action.