Leader Appoints New Judiciary Head
August 15, 1999 - 0:0
TEHRAN -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a decree here Saturday appointed Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi as the new head of the Judiciary. The decree said in part that given the termination of the extended term in office of Ayatollah Mohammad Yazdi which was characterized by sympathetic services, Ayatollah Hashemi who is among prominent scholars is appointed as the new head of the Judiciary according to article 157 of the Constitution. ''The importance of this sensitive and grave mission lies in the fact that safety, consolidation, strengthening and decisiveness of this organization will guarantee safety of all legislative and executive bodies in the islamic system, promulgate justice and security in the life of the nation and make possible material and moral progress of the country,'' read the Leader's decree.
Stressing that the Judiciary is the powerful arm of the Islamic system which is commissioned to promulgate justice, defend rights of all strata of people without any discrimination, punish violators of public rights with no negligence and settle disputes, the leader stated that realization of such a great mission will guarantee security and real sustainable tranquility in the society. The supervisory role that the Judiciary plays in monitoring performance of other organizations and its mission to prevent crimes as well as its correctional programs for detention houses are among other aspects which highly underline effectiveness of this basic foundation of the Islamic system in the administration of the country, read the decree.
Highlighting the difficult path that the Judiciary has taken so far, especially in recent years, the Leader pointed out the great success it has achieved despite the occasionally widespread and deep opposition. However, the Leader further stated, promoting the sublime status of the Islamic judgment necessitates wise and sincere efforts which can be promised with undertaking of the responsibility by Ayatollah Hashemi. Ayatollah Seyed Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi was born in the holy city of Najaf, in Iraq, in 1948. He was one of the students of martyr Seyed Mohammad Baqer Sadr and the late Imam Khomeini. After completing his elementary school, he began his religious studies.
Ayatollah Hashemi was a political activist in Iraq and participated in mass demonstrations in different parts of Iraq staged following the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran under the leadership of the late Imam Khomeini. Due to his anti-regime activities, Ayatollah Hashemi was sued and arrested by the Baathist regime. The new Judiciary Chief has been teaching different theological subjects at the qom seminary since the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran. Ayatollah Hashemi has held various positions since the victory of the Islamic Revolution including membership of the Experts Assembly, the Expediency Council, Supreme Management Council of the Qom Theological Seminary, vice-chairman of the Society of Teachers of Qom Theological School and a member of the Guardians Council. Ayatollah Hashemi has so far written eight books and over ten articles on various Islamic subjects.
(IRNA)
Stressing that the Judiciary is the powerful arm of the Islamic system which is commissioned to promulgate justice, defend rights of all strata of people without any discrimination, punish violators of public rights with no negligence and settle disputes, the leader stated that realization of such a great mission will guarantee security and real sustainable tranquility in the society. The supervisory role that the Judiciary plays in monitoring performance of other organizations and its mission to prevent crimes as well as its correctional programs for detention houses are among other aspects which highly underline effectiveness of this basic foundation of the Islamic system in the administration of the country, read the decree.
Highlighting the difficult path that the Judiciary has taken so far, especially in recent years, the Leader pointed out the great success it has achieved despite the occasionally widespread and deep opposition. However, the Leader further stated, promoting the sublime status of the Islamic judgment necessitates wise and sincere efforts which can be promised with undertaking of the responsibility by Ayatollah Hashemi. Ayatollah Seyed Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi was born in the holy city of Najaf, in Iraq, in 1948. He was one of the students of martyr Seyed Mohammad Baqer Sadr and the late Imam Khomeini. After completing his elementary school, he began his religious studies.
Ayatollah Hashemi was a political activist in Iraq and participated in mass demonstrations in different parts of Iraq staged following the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran under the leadership of the late Imam Khomeini. Due to his anti-regime activities, Ayatollah Hashemi was sued and arrested by the Baathist regime. The new Judiciary Chief has been teaching different theological subjects at the qom seminary since the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran. Ayatollah Hashemi has held various positions since the victory of the Islamic Revolution including membership of the Experts Assembly, the Expediency Council, Supreme Management Council of the Qom Theological Seminary, vice-chairman of the Society of Teachers of Qom Theological School and a member of the Guardians Council. Ayatollah Hashemi has so far written eight books and over ten articles on various Islamic subjects.
(IRNA)