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With the execution of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya reportedly scheduled for July 16, her family faces a race against time. Convicted in Yemen for the killing of a Yemeni national, Priya’s family clings to hope. The Supreme Court’s decision to hear a plea on July 14 offers a glimmer of optimism. The petition, filed by the Save Nimisha Priya International Action Council, urges the Indian government to intervene and initiate diplomatic discussions with Yemen to halt the execution. The Indian government’s potential involvement, the ‘Diyat’ option under Sharia law, and Nimisha’s personal story are crucial factors in this case.
