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Why Nepal Has No Death Penalty

Nepal cannot simply introduce the death penalty because Article 16(2) of the Constitution prohibits capital punishment. Nepal is also bound by the Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR, which commits the country to abolition. However, Nepal can still pursue stronger laws, better investigations, victim protection, prevention, and greater accountability within its legal framework.

Aug 24

Nepal’s Cybercrime and Social Media Laws: Tested Against Real Cases

As social media becomes a bigger part of everyday life, Nepal faces the challenge of protecting free expression while addressing cybercrime. This article examines how laws on hacking, online fraud, defamation, and privacy are applied through real cases and what they mean for ordinary internet users.

Jul 31

Sunsari Clash Reminds Nepal Why Unity Must Come Before Religious Division

The Sunsari clash has reminded Nepal that peace, religious tolerance and national unity must come before differences as communal tension raises concerns over the country’s secular identity.

Jul 28

Oli Says Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising Was More Frightening Than the Maoist Conflict—Why His Comparison Is Dividing Opinion

CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli has described the violence and destruction during Nepal’s September 8–9, 2025 Gen Z uprising as more frightening than the tactics used during the Maoist conflict, while accusing the post-protest political transition of violating the Constitution. His remarks have reopened debate over responsibility for the deadly crackdown, the destruction that followed, the dissolution of Parliament and whether the two very different periods of violence should be compared at all.

Jul 23

The Story Behind Nepal's Chuchche Map And The Debate Over Nepal's New Coins

Nepal's Cabinet has approved a redesign of the Re. 1 and Rs. 2 coins, with reports that the Re. 1 coin will feature Lo Ghyakar Monastery instead of the country's map. Critics call it a sidelining of a national symbol, while officials call it a cost-driven technical update. The move has revived debate over how national identity is represented on Nepal's currency.

Jul 22

RSP MP Aashika Tamang Rejects Cheque Bounce Allegation, Says She Is The Victim

Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Aashika Tamang has rejected reports suggesting that she issued a bounced cheque. She says she is the victim because a cheque issued to repay Rs 1.35 crore owed to her was dishonoured.

Jul 21

Can Citizens Legally Record Police Officers in Nepal? Constitution and Existing Laws Explained

A legal discussion published by law student Bibek Chaudhary examines whether citizens in Nepal have the constitutional right to record police officers performing official duties in public places. The analysis concludes that no existing law explicitly prohibits such recordings and argues that they are protected under the rights to freedom of expression and access to information.

Jul 15

Nepal Police Cyber Bureau Warns Three Comedians Over Alleged Obscene Remarks Against Police In Podcast

Nepal Police Cyber Bureau has warned comedian Sajan Shrestha, Bishal Gautam, and Utsav Sapkota over alleged obscene remarks against Nepal Police in a podcast uploaded on YouTube.

May 22

Opinion: A decade of federalism — what worked, what didn’t

Ten years on, the federal structure has matured in some areas and stalled in others. A practitioner’s view.

Apr 28