The Supreme Court was informed that the execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, convicted for murder in Yemen, has been temporarily stayed.
Execution Temporarily Halted
The Supreme Court of India was informed on Thursday that the execution of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse convicted in Yemen for the murder of Talal Abdo Mahdi, has been temporarily stayed.
- Attorney General R. Venkataramani appeared before a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta.
- The stay provides a window for continued diplomatic negotiations with Yemeni authorities.
Ongoing Diplomatic Negotiations
India’s efforts to secure Nimisha Priya’s release are ongoing:
- A new mediator has been brought in to facilitate talks with the victim’s family.
- The Supreme Court was told that there have been no adverse developments in the negotiations so far.
- Diplomatic discussions could include Sharia law provisions, such as the payment of “blood money”, to potentially resolve the case.
Action Council Appeals
- The Save Nimisha Priya Action Council petitioned the Supreme Court, urging the Indian government to actively intervene.
- The council requested that the government explore every possible legal and diplomatic option to save her life.
- Their focus is on ensuring that blood money negotiations are pursued to prevent the execution.
What Happens Next
- The temporary stay gives India and Yemeni authorities time to negotiate a resolution.
- The Supreme Court will monitor the progress of these discussions and may review further developments.
- Nimisha Priya remains in Yemen while India works through diplomatic channels to secure her safety.
