Overview

• Three Indian nationals were sentenced to death by an Indonesian court on April 25, 2025, for smuggling 106 kg of crystal meth.
• The Delhi High Court instructed the Indian Consulate in Indonesia to ensure the convicts receive adequate legal representation to pursue appellate remedies.
• The Ministry of External Affairs has been tasked with engaging Indonesian authorities through diplomatic channels to protect the rights of the convicts under international agreements.
• The court also directed authorities to facilitate communication between the convicts and their families in India, addressing urgent humanitarian concerns.
• The next hearing on the matter is scheduled for May 6, 2025, as the convicts face stringent deadlines for filing appeals.