New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram: The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition on Thursday regarding the case of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse facing a death sentence in Yemen.

The bench, which includes Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, will review the situation.

Nimisha Priya, originally from Kerala, was found guilty by a Yemeni court for the murder of a local citizen in 2017.

Although her execution has been temporarily halted, various activists and humanitarian organizations are advocating for diplomatic and legal measures to either secure her release or reduce her sentence.

The Save Nimisha Priya International Action Council, a group dedicated to her cause, has approached the Central Government for authorization to send a delegation to Yemen.

Their goal is to negotiate with the victim's family, as Yemeni law permits a pardon in exchange for 'blood money'.

However, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) previously denied this request, citing significant security concerns in Yemen, where ongoing conflict and political turmoil threaten foreign nationals.

The ministry informed the petitioners that travel clearance to Yemen could not be granted under the current conditions.

During the upcoming hearing, the Centre is expected to update the Supreme Court on the legal and diplomatic status of the case.

The court will also evaluate the petitioner's argument that without direct engagement in Yemen, it would be nearly impossible to secure Nimisha Priya's release.

The Action Council has urged the court to instruct the government to pursue all possible diplomatic avenues, including facilitating authorized representatives to negotiate with the victim’s family.

They emphasize that time is of the essence, as her death sentence, while currently stayed, could be executed if a resolution is not achieved soon.

This case has garnered considerable attention from human rights organizations, the Indian community abroad, and political leaders in Kerala, all of whom have called for immediate action.

The Supreme Court's upcoming proceedings are anticipated to shape the next steps in legal and diplomatic efforts.