Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya faces the death penalty in Yemen, prompting the Supreme Court to urge the Centre for urgent diplomatic intervention. The case highlights the critical need for government action to protect Indian citizens abroad.
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Thursday heard a plea seeking directions to the Centre to intervene diplomatically to save Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who is facing the death penalty in Yemen.
The matter was taken up by a Bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta. During the proceedings, Justice Mehta inquired about the current situation, asking,
“What is the current status of the execution?”
To which counsel for the petitioner responded,
“It is presently stayed, My Lord.”
Attorney General R. Venkataramani informed the Court that a new mediator has stepped in to handle the matter. Justice Mehta sought clarification,
“The same person who had filed the earlier writ petition?”
AG Venkataramani replied,
“No, someone else. The only positive aspect is that nothing adverse has happened so far.”
The counsel confirmed,
“Yes, My Lord, as of now the execution remains stalled.”
This development comes after the Centre, in June 2025, had informed the Court that all diplomatic avenues to secure Nimisha Priya’s release had been exhausted, but unfortunately, without success.
The Supreme Court has listed the matter for January 2026, while granting liberty to the parties to seek an earlier hearing if circumstances require.
