Nimisha Priya case: SC refuses to hear plea over 'unverified' public statements on Kerala nurse
Published on: Aug. 25, 2025, 1:39 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea seeking to restrict unverified public statements regarding Nimisha Priya's death penalty case in Yemen. The Attorney General assured the court that the government would ensure no unauthorized media briefings occur during sensitive negotiations. The court dismissed the plea after the petitioner withdrew it, emphasizing ongoing diplomatic efforts to commute Priya's sentence.
