Nimisha Priya’s Execution Looms: Examining Options to Prevent the Death Penalty in Yemen

The execution of Nimisha Priya is set for July 16, raising concerns. The Supreme Court will hear a plea on July 14, filed by the Save Nimisha Priya International Action Council. This legal action calls for the Indian government’s intervention through diplomatic channels. Key strategies include government intervention through diplomatic channels and the ‘Diyat’ option within Sharia Law. The ‘Diyat’ involves financial compensation to the victim’s family, potentially securing a pardon. Nimisha Priya’s journey to Yemen and the circumstances surrounding the crime are vital details in the ongoing efforts to save her life.