Iran Appoints New Judiciary Chief, Replacing Raeisi
Sumaira FH Published July 01, 2021 | 03:20 PM
TEHRAN, Jul 1 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st Jul, 2021 ) :Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has appointed Mohsen Eje'i, a conservative political figure and long-time jurist, as the new chief of the judiciary, replacing President-elect Ebrahim Raeisi.
In his decree on Thursday, Khamenei urged the new judiciary chief to focus on "continuing the transformational approach, developing new technologies, decisively dealing with violations and resolutely fighting corruption".
He also praised the outgoing judiciary chief Raeisi, who will take over as Iran's new president on Aug. 5, for his "services".
Eje'i held the second-highest post in the country's judiciary since 2014, first under Iran's former judiciary chief Sadiq Larijani, and then under Raeisi.
He also served as the judiciary spokesman between 2010 and 2019, besides being the country's top attorney from 2009 to 2014, when he was replaced by Raeisi.
Eje'i also had a stint in the government, serving as an intelligence minister under former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad between 2005 and 2009, when he was reportedly axed.
He also served as a member of Iran's Expediency Council, a powerful advisory body to the Supreme Leader, originally set up to resolve conflicts between the parliament and top supervisory body Guardian Council.
Outgoing President Hassan Rouhani, in a message, congratulated Eje'i on his appointment, calling the role of the judiciary in "strengthening social capital, public trust" as "irreplaceable".
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Delegation of international investors meets Finance Minister
Federal Govt stands with Balochistan for its development: Naqvi
UAE President receives condolences of Prime Minister of Pakistan over passing of ..
ECC approves to enhance wheat procurement targets
UN urges Israel to 'stop escalation' as tanks enter Gaza's Rafah city
EU stumps up $125 mn for Yemen after aid groups' plea
Governor Tessori condemns May 9 riots, calls it a 'pre-planned conspiracy'
PM condoles with UAE President over Sheikh Tahnoun’s death
Milan nets Giro 4th stage, Pogacar retains lead
UBS back in profit after Credit Suisse takeover losses
Asiya Gul lauds Shafaat's services as DG LG
President for dialogue with all political forces in Balochistan
More Stories From Miscellaneous
-
Concerted efforts urged to ease traffic flow on city roads
3 days ago -
Land degradation: A threat to food security
3 days ago -
Revamping health sector, a gigantic task ahead
3 days ago -
American band promotes intercultural harmony thru music fusions
4 days ago -
Waste Management – A persistent challenge for MWMC
5 days ago -
Experts for ending child labour
7 days ago
-
Labour Day - A reminder for better facilities to workers
7 days ago -
Stage Drama Mohabati Manhoon presents in Arts council Larkana
9 days ago -
Wheat farmers in a fix on price, procurement mechanism
10 days ago -
Modern tools to help transform crime investigation procedures
10 days ago -
Sanam Marvi captivates audience with mesmerizing performance
10 days ago -
Modern Education Techniques: A pathway to achieve economic development
12 days ago