Supreme Court Rejects Karnataka Govt's Argument That Sexual Act On Dead Body Amounts To 'Rape' Offence

The Supreme Court rejected the Karnataka government’s argument that a sexual act committed on a dead body should be considered as rape. The case stemmed from a legal interpretation issue regarding whether the act fell under rape laws or other criminal offenses. The Karnataka government had argued that such actions should be treated as a form of rape. However, the Supreme Court clarified that the offense did not meet the legal criteria for rape and emphasized the importance of clear legal definitions in criminal law.