Author: Ambika Dubey

Introduction The death penalty is one of the most polarizing punishments in the world. To some, it is the ultimate symbol of justice—an uncompromising message that certain crimes are so horrific that only death can balance the scales. To others, it is nothing more than “judicial killing”, an irreversible act that has no place in a modern democracy built on the right to life and human dignity. India sits at the heart of this global conflict. Though the death penalty remains in our statutes, its actual use is rare, restricted by the doctrine of the “rarest of rare” cases. Yet…

Introduction Imagine living in a country where elections happen almost every year. Campaign rallies flood the streets, leaders announce last-minute schemes, and governance often takes a backseat. This is not imagination—it’s India’s reality. With 28 states, 8 union territories, and the Lok Sabha, elections are scattered across the calendar. To address this, the government has been pushing the idea of “One Nation, One Election” (ONOE), where the entire country would vote for both national and state governments at the same time. The proposal at a glance The proposal is bold and attractive. It promises cost savings, less disruption to governance,…

Introduction Marriage in India has traditionally been viewed as a sacred bond, not merely a contract. However, this sanctity has often been misused as a shield against accountability for violence within the home. One of the most glaring examples of this is the legal immunity granted to husbands for non-consensual intercourse with their wives. Exception 2 to Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) explicitly states that sexual intercourse by a man with his own wife, the wife not being under fifteen years of age, is not rape. This exception, a relic of colonial-era law, continues to deny recognition…