Overview

• Attorney General R Venkataramani told a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta that nothing adverse is happening in Nimisha Priya’s case and the stay continues.
• The court listed the matter for January 2026 and left open the option for the parties to seek an earlier listing if circumstances change.
• The government said a new mediator has stepped into the negotiations, clarifying in court it is not KA Paul.
• Officials and petitioners continue to pursue informal channels given Houthi control in Sana'a and the absence of formal Indian diplomatic ties there.
• Priya’s family and supporters are exploring a Sharia-based settlement with the victim’s relatives, including the possibility of blood money, while India engages Yemeni authorities and friendly nations.