CASE COMMENTARY ON RANGARAJU @ VAJAPEYI V. STATE OF KARNATAKA

AUTHOR – THERESE UKKEN, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF LAW, CHRIST (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), BENGALURU – 560029

BEST CITATION – THERESE UKKEN, CASE COMMENTARY ON RANGARAJU @ VAJAPEYI V. STATE OF KARNATAKA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (1) OF 2024, PG. 317-320, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

In the landmark ruling of Rangaraju@Vajapeyi v. State of Karnataka, the Karnataka High Court redefined the legal boundaries concerning Necrophilia. This commentary explores the legal problem surrounding necrophilia in India, a taboo yet critical issue due to its absence from explicit legislation because it used to be put under section 377. Through this case commentary the author attempts to critically analyses whether existing provisions effectively address such acts and the impact on the dignity of the dead. The methodology used for this commentary is primary and secondary sources of data.