Nepal, July 21 -- The Economist's July 5, 2025, edition features a story on why all Indians are rule-breakers. It concludes with the observation that the State has set impossibly high standards, making it difficult for Indians to comply with the law. This is not a uniquely Indian story; it can be echoed in almost all contemporary societies, including the US, China, and Nepal, as many normal daily activities of citizens may fall under the criminal or penal scrutiny of the State. Observing such rules may be impossible for the average citizen. Take the case of the visit visa scandal in Nepal, which was initially introduced to regulate labor migration, especially the movement of women, in order to minimize human trafficking. Later, it turned in...