Nouraei & M. Mostafavi Law Offices – 17 December 2024 -Tehran- The Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution (SCCR) is a legislative body for the country’s cultural, educational, and research activities. Its decrees are considered law and binding. Regarding compliance with this matter, the Head of the Judiciary of Iran has recently issued a strict order concerning the stability of the Council’s decrees. Gholamhossein Mohseni Ezhaei, in his circular number 900/53551/100 dated 13/9/1403 (3 December 2024), has ordered all judicial authorities throughout the country:
“The resolutions and decisions of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution are valid and enforceable according to the explicit order of the Supreme Leader, which was announced under number 1/53387 dated 19/10/1402 (9 January 2024) and the judicial authorities are obliged to comply with the resolutions and decisions that have been notified with the signature of the President and the Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution. Therefore, it is hereby strictly announced to all judicial authorities, including the Administrative Court of Justice and all the courts, to refrain from handling lawsuits related to the annulment or violation of the resolutions and decisions of the Council at any stage of the proceedings. The heads of the provincial judiciary are responsible for the proper implementation of this circular.”
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