NECROPHILIA: A FORENSIC AND CONSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS OF A TABOO DISORDER

AUTHOR – HARSHA SINGH, STUDENT AT IILM UNIVERSITY, GREATER NOIDA

BEST CITATION – HARSHA SINGH, NECROPHILIA: A FORENSIC AND CONSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS OF A TABOO DISORDER, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (10) OF 2025, PG. 468-472, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

ABSTRACT

This research paper explores necrophilia, a rare and extreme paraphilic disorder characterized by an individual’s sexual attraction to or engagement with corpses. The study primarily focuses on the psychological aspects of necrophilia, including the underlying causes and mental health implications associated with this behavior. In addition to the psychological perspective, the paper also examines the legal dimensions of necrophilia, reviewing relevant international laws, judicial interpretations, and significant case laws from various jurisdictions. Furthermore, it analyzes the constitutional context, particularly in relation to the right to die with dignity, and considers how this right intersects with issues arising from necrophilic acts. Through this multidimensional approach, the paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of necrophilia from both legal and psychological standpoints.