The case of Nimisha Priya: The planned implementation of Indian nurses Nimisha Priya in Yemen has been postponed and offers temporary retribution. However, the family of her former business partner TALAL Abdo Mahdi remains persistent in his request for strict exercise of God’s right in Qisas and signals a serious challenge for a native of Kerala.
The execution of Nimisha Priya in Yemen postponed
The execution of Nimisha Priya, which was originally set on July 16, 2025, was postponed after the permanent diplomatic efforts of the Indian government and the intervention of influential religious leaders from Kerala, including India Grand Muftti. Priya is currently imprisoned in a facility controlled by Houthi in Yemen’s capital Sana’a, where India lacks formal diplomatic relations.
Case of Nimisha Priya: Yemeni Family attitude of family
Brother Talal Abdo Mahdi, Abdel Fateh Mahdi, explained the position of the family. Abdel Fateh spoke to the BBC Arabic and denied the claim of Nimisha Priya about abuse, exploitation or confiscation of passports.
Abdel Fateh stressed that such accusations have never been presented in a Yemen’s court and rejected them as “mere rumors”.
The Yemeni family insists that Kerala Nurse Nimisha Priya – especially the murder of Talal, followed by dismantling and hiding the body – is inexcusable regardless of any dispute.
Abdel Fateh called on the recovery of Qisas, the principle of Islamic law in shopping, which in this case means the design of Nimisha Priya. He explicitly rejected the appeal for blood money (DIYAH), which, according to the law on Yemen, could allow the victim’s family to accept financial compensation in exchange for the forgiveness of the convict.
He stressed: “Nothing less than this” would be acceptable, even if it means delay in execution.
The case of Nimisha Priya: What is Qisas?
According to Yemeni Islamic legal framework, Qisas allows the family of the murder victim to demand a punishment equal to a crime – in capital cases this usually means the death penalty.
However, Sharia law in Yemen also allows families to forgive the accused in exchange for DIYAH or blood money, which is a negotiated settlement focused on reconciliation. Acceptance of diyahu can lead to grace and commuting a sentence.
In the case of Nimisha Priya, the rejection of the family of the victims of the Yemen is to accept the diyah dependent on the introduction of the principle of Qisas.
Background of Nimisha Priya case in Yemen
Nimisha Priya, a nurse from the Palakkad district of Kerala, moved to Yemen in 2008 and later created a business partnership with TALAL Abdo Mahdi and operated a medical clinic in Sana’a.
In 2017, Nimisha Priya allegedly cleaned up with ketamine after alleged harassment and attempts to restore her passport to escape. The overdose led to the death of the Yemeni national death and in panic disassembled his body, resulting in her arrest and belief for murder.
In 2020, Nitcheha Priya was sentenced to death, and her appeal was dismissed in 2023 by Yemen’s Supreme Judicial Council.
Case of Nimisha Priya: Current Status
The execution of Nimisha Priya, scheduled for July 16th, was postponed after the victim’s family at the last minute after interviews with the victim’s family.
The Indian government continues to cooperate closely with the Yemeni authorities, despite the restrictions on the political situation and the lack of official ties with Houthi administration.
Religious leaders from Kerala played a key role in mediation, prayers and dialogues contributed to postponing.
Organizations for human rights, including Amnesty International, urged Yemen to impose a moratorium on executions and consider commutation of death penalties.
The case of Nimisha Priya: What lies before us?
With the Talala Abdo Mahdi, who firmly rejects any settlement, the fate of Nimisha Priya remains uncertain. The Qisas duration means that the death penalty remains without forgiveness of the family or the attitude change.
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