The Supreme Court set aside its 2017 order upholding Vasanta Sampat Dupare's death sentence, mandating a fresh hearing. Citing the Manoj judgment, the Court emphasized procedural fairness and evaluation of mitigating factors
Even if the family and well-wishers of the Kerala nurse manage to raise more "blood money," a significant hurdle may persist, as Yemeni authorities reportedly maintain that "honour" is non-negotiable
Arvin Nathaniel Ghahremani, a 20-year-old Jewish Iranian was executed for killing one Amir Shokri in an act of self defence; Jewish Iranians say Tehran asked Shokri's family not to accept blood money