A man who received a life sentence for murdering his wife, a Filipino nurse working at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), has appealed his conviction and sentence to the High Court.

Marvin S. Y., found guilty by the Criminal Court for the murder of his wife, Mary Grace, has filed an appeal to reverse the lower court's decision.

The appeal was submitted on his behalf, but it remains unverified if the High Court has officially logged the case and agreed to hear it.

Mary Grace, a nurse from the Philippines employed at IGMH, was murdered in October 2021, resulting in criminal charges against her husband and another female individual.

After the investigation, prosecutors accused Marvin of premeditated murder, while Haleemath Lamha, a Maldivian woman who was in a romantic relationship with him, faced charges related to her involvement in the crime.

The Criminal Court finally sentenced Marvin to life in prison for the murder.

Lamha received a 15-year prison sentence after being convicted of involvement in the murder.

She was also found guilty of crimes related to the unauthorized use of someone else's property and conducting a regulated activity without the necessary approval.

Throughout the trial, the prosecution claimed that the conditions related to Mary Grace’s death justified the maximum penalty permitted by law.

The Prosecutor General’s Office characterized Marvin’s actions as exceedingly brutal, highlighting his connection with the victim and the obligations he upheld as both her spouse and a healthcare worker.

Prosecutors emphasized that Marvin and Mary Grace shared a child, contending that the nature of the crime rendered it especially grave.