Nuha Hajira.k, The Dr Tamilnadu Ambedkar Law University (SOEL), Chennai Abinithy Sathyamoorthy, The Dr Tamilnadu Ambedkar Law University (SOEL), Chennai
INTRODUCTION:
The condition known as necrophilia is defined by people who get a kick out of having sex with dead people. The term "dead body," which originated from the Greek terms "philios" (attraction to/love) and "nekros" (dead body), came into vogue in the 19th century, however there are historical records of such behaviour dating back to Greek mythology, the Greco-Roman era, and the Middle Ages.
A study that classified necrophilic behaviours into categories including fantasies, "regular" necrophilia, and necrophilic homicide revealed that the desire for an unresisting and unrejecting partner is a common motivation for necrophilic acts. Necrophiles sometimes have a strong affinity for jobs involving direct contact with dead bodies, such as those at mortuaries or funeral homes.
Necrophilia is classified as a paraphilia in the diagnostic manuals of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). Necrophilia may not be intrinsically associated with any particular mental illness, however those who engage in this type of behaviour may also be suffering from comorbid diseases such as depression, schizophrenia, conduct disorder, or antisocial personality disorder. Legal consequences for necrophilia include fines and/or jail in a number of nations, including the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa. There are state-specific laws in the US, and necrophilia is not expressly forbidden in some places (California, for example). The Nithari serial killings in India, which involved cannibalism, attempted necrophilia, and sexual torture, are well-known examples of necrophilia. The fact that well-known people like Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer have also been linked to necrophilic actions emphasises the seriousness and intricacy of this disease.
Joseph Guislain, a Belgian psychiatrist, is credited with coining the term "necrophilia" (1797– 1860). This term's genesis can be found in his lecture, "Leçons Orales sur les Phrénopathies," which he gave somewhere in the winter of 1850. The phrase was first used by Guislain in reference to the modern necrophile François Bertrand, whose case received a lot of media attention because of his grave robbing actions. Guislain suggested the name "necrophiliacs" to describe these people and placed them in the category of "destructive madmen." He drew comparisons between this occurrence and cases reported in historical lycanthropy talks, pointing out that it was not wholly unique.
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