Sonal Gupta, Author at Media India Group

Aparajita Bill: A clear case of Constitutional overreach

September 22, 2024

The recent enactment of the Aparajita: The Anti-Rape Bill by the Government of West Bengal marks a significant shift in legislative policy by mandating death sentences for those convicted of rape that results in the victim’s death or leaves them in a persistent vegetative stat...

SC ruling on Akkamahadevi dowry death case raises questions of fairness of law

November 16, 2023

Where the confluence of human suffering and the pursuit of justice unfolds as a multifaceted riddle, the recent verdict of the Supreme Court of India in the case of Akkamahadevi, a woman whose life was cut short by burn injuries in 2010, unfurls a captivating tableau for a profou...

Strong case for a World Constitution in current global landscape

November 7, 2023

In a world grappling with unprecedented geopolitical challenges, ranging from recent conflicts like the ongoing violence in Gaza following the unprecedented attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel as well as the seemingly unending conflict between Russia and Ukraine ...

India versus Bharat: Two sides of same coin

September 28, 2023

Under the radiant spotlight of the 18th G20 Summit, graciously hosted by India, a unique invitation for dinner emerged, with the host’s title as President of Bharat. This intriguing anomaly sparked contemplation, hinting at a potential shift in the nation’s official nomen...

Moral quandary over Kerala’s rice tusker Arikomban

July 3, 2023

In the state of Kerala in southern India, a complex ethical dilemma has arisen, centred around the presence of Arikomban, a rice-tusker, who frequently ventures into human settlements in search of rice, leading to conflicts between humans and animals. While the government seeks t...

Same sex marriage: Navigating equality’s Constitutional crossroads

June 7, 2023

Over the past few weeks, the Supreme Court of India has been hearing petitions about recognising same sex marriages in order to uphold the principle of equality, one of the basic values of the Indian Constitution. The issue is indeed a complex one. “Is it an issue of Constituti...