(Newshub Desk)The Supreme Court of India has agreed to urgently hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that seeks diplomatic intervention to prevent the execution of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, scheduled for July 16, 2025, in Yemen.
The plea, filed by the Save Nimisha Priya International Action Council, urges the Union Government to initiate negotiations under Sharia law, allowing the victim’s family to accept compensation—known as “blood money”, in exchange for clemency.
Senior Advocate Ragenth Basant presented the case before Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi, stressing the critical urgency given the fast-approaching execution date. The bench has listed the hearing for July 14.
Priya was convicted in 2017 for the murder of Yemeni national Talal Abdo Mahdi, whom she allegedly sedated while attempting to recover her passport. Though Yemen’s appellate court upheld her conviction, the allowance for blood money provides a potential lifeline.
Human rights advocates across India continue to rally support for Priya, calling for a compassionate resolution and emphasising India’s moral and diplomatic responsibility in such cases.
Prior diplomatic outreach has already been made, and activists hope that swift legal proceedings will pave the way for government-led negotiations.
