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Iranian Child Bride Escapes Death Row After Family Accepts Rs 85 Lakh Blood Money
Dec 12, 2025 04:57 pm CST
A 25-year-old former child bride in Iran gained freedom from death row after her deceased husband's family accepted blood money of Rs 85 lakh. Goli Kouhkan, forced into marriage at age 12, faced execution for the death of her abusive husband in 2018. Her case highlights the plight of women and child brides under Iran's qisas law, where many women are executed for killing abusive partners.
Indian Nurse Nimisha Priya's Yemen Execution Stayed: Supreme Court Update
Oct 16, 2025 03:37 pm CST
An Indian nurse sentenced to death in Yemen has received a temporary stay of execution as diplomatic efforts continue. The Supreme Court was informed that a new mediator has joined negotiations while the possibility of blood money payment under Sharia law is being explored to secure her release.