New Delhi, July14,2025
The life of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who has been sentenced to death in Yemen, hangs by a thread. With the execution scheduled for July 16, her family and well-wishers are making desperate last-minute efforts to save her.
Today, the Supreme Court of India will hear a critical petition filed by the Save Nimisha Priya International Action Council, urging the Indian government to step in diplomatically and prevent her execution. The matter will be taken up by a bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta.
What is Nimisha Priya Accused Of?
According to Yemeni court documents, Nimisha, who has been living in Yemen since 2008, was accused of murdering her business partner Talal Abdo Mahdi. Reports allege that after the murder, she, along with another nurse, dismembered his body and disposed of the remains in a water tank.
However, Nimisha’s family strongly denies the murder charges. They claim that Nimisha did not intend to kill Talal. According to them, she only administered an injection to render him unconscious so she could retrieve her confiscated passport. Tragically, due to an overdose, he died — making it an accidental death, not murder.
Pleas for Mercy Rejected
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Nimisha had earlier filed an appeal against the death sentence in Yemen’s Supreme Court, but it was rejected. She also made a mercy plea to the President of Yemen, which too was denied.
A Mother’s Last Hope
Nimisha’s family has made multiple appeals for help — reaching out to both Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the central government. CM Vijayan personally wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to intervene and use all diplomatic channels possible to halt Nimisha’s execution.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stated that it is doing all it can to provide support to Nimisha’s family and is in touch with relevant authorities.
Why This Case Matters
This is not just a legal case; it’s a human story of desperation, fear, and a plea for compassion. A mother, a nurse, an Indian citizen – Nimisha Priya is facing death in a foreign land. Her family is fighting to give her a second chance, hoping that diplomacy and humanity will prevail where legal appeals have failed.
As the clock ticks towards July 16, all eyes are now on the Supreme Court of India and the Indian government — will they act in time to stop the execution and bring Nimisha home alive?
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