📰 Main Update

🔵 Claim by the Grand Mufti’s Office

The office of Indian Grand Mufti, Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar, issued a statement on July 28, 2025, claiming that the death sentence of Nimisha Priya has been fully cancelled.

According to the statement, a high-level meeting held in Sana'a, Yemen, led to the permanent cancellation of the death penalty.

Sources: Maharashtra Times, Daijiworld, The Indian Express, Navbharat Times, and others.

🔴 Government (MEA) Response

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has denied receiving any official order or written confirmation from the Yemeni government regarding the cancellation of the sentence.

The MEA has called such circulating information "inaccurate" and emphasized that the case is still ongoing. The ministry confirmed that legal and diplomatic efforts are underway.

Sources: Navbharat Times, The Times of India

ℹ️ Current Status (as of July 29, 2025)

✅ Conclusion

While the Grand Mufti’s office has announced that Nimisha Priya’s death sentence has been revoked, the Indian government has not officially verified this claim.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stated clearly that no written confirmation has been received from Yemeni authorities, meaning the sentence has not been legally revoked as of now.

The Indian government continues to work diplomatically and legally — including providing legal representation, supporting the family, and possibly negotiating a blood money agreement to resolve the case.