India, June 19 -- Stand-up comedian Pranit More recently came under fire for not one but two jokes made by audience members during his show. Web developer Himanshu Jangra received flak for making a Rs.370 biryani joke, while medical student Sejal Pawar was called out for joking about the private parts of male dead bodies. The Karnataka government has now decided to issue guidelines to ensure cadavers receive dignity.

Karnataka medical education minister Dr Sharan Prakash Patil announced this week that the state would take the initiative to issue comprehensive guidelines to ensure that cadavers donated for medical education are treated with dignity and respect. He also stated that the norms will emphasise ethical conduct and reinforce the...