Overview

• On July 18, the Supreme Court allowed the Save Nimisha Priya International Action Council to file a representation seeking Centre approval for negotiators to travel to Yemen
• Yemeni authorities have stayed Priya’s execution, originally set for July 16, but her release depends on a unanimous blood-money pardon under Sharia Qisas law
• Attorney General R. Venkataramani told the court that formal diplomatic intervention has reached its limit though India remains in contact with Yemeni officials and friendly nations for a resolution
• Abdelfattah Mahdi, brother of victim Talal Abdo Mahdi, has publicly denied any negotiations and insists on carrying out retributive justice rather than accepting diya
• India’s travel ban to Yemen continues to complicate mediation efforts, and the Supreme Court has scheduled the next hearing for August 14, 2025