Head of the Judiciary: We are servants of the people and must consider ourselves indebted to the people, the system, and the martyrs

According to the Judiciary’s Media Center, Mohseni Ejei, during his 41st provincial trip since assuming the judiciary leadership, arrived in Mazandaran Province on Thursday morning, May 15, 2025, leading a high-ranking judicial delegation.

The Judiciary Chief and other senior judicial officials will undertake programs during this visit to address the legal and judicial issues of the province’s residents and support efforts to remove obstacles to production.

Meetings with officials and various community groups, as well as attending specialized sessions to resolve the issues and problems of Mazandaran’s people, are among the planned activities for the Judiciary Chief’s visit to the province.

It is noteworthy that since assuming the judiciary leadership on July 1, 2021, Mohseni Ejei has made official visits, accompanied by high-ranking judicial delegations, to the provinces of Ilam, Qazvin, Khuzestan, Golestan, Razavi Khorasan, Sistan and Baluchestan, Qom, Yazd, South Khorasan, Zanjan, Markazi, Isfahan, Alborz, Kurdistan, East Azerbaijan, Kerman, Ardabil, Bushehr, Hormozgan, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Semnan, Tehran, Kermanshah, Gilan, Lorestan, West Azerbaijan, and Hamadan.

The Head of the Judiciary’s emphasis on the commitment of judicial authorities to protecting and restoring the legitimate and public rights of the people and confronting those who violate these rights

During the provincial visit of Mohseni Ejei to Mazandaran, an important meeting was held regarding the restoration of public rights in the province, during which some chronic issues of Mazandaran were resolved through adopted measures and arrangements.

At the beginning of the session, the Head of the Judiciary issued a firm directive to judicial authorities in Mazandaran and, in general, to all judicial officials across the country, emphasizing diligent and persistent efforts in protecting and restoring the legitimate and public rights of the people and combating those who infringe upon these rights.

The Head of the Judiciary stated: We are servants of the people and must consider ourselves indebted to the people, the system, and the martyrs. It should also be noted that every step taken in service of the people is the result of the collective efforts of all branches of government and relevant institutions.

The Head of the Judiciary further noted: The steps taken to serve the people and address their problems must be sustained. It should not be the case that a problem is resolved only for it to resurface after some time, as this leads to despair and distrust among the people.

Mohseni Ejei emphasized: To advance matters, it is essential to adopt a comprehensive perspective and avoid one-sided approaches. For instance, while protecting the environment is crucial, we should not completely halt development projects. Conversely, in pursuit of development projects, we must not destroy the environment, as it directly impacts people’s health and requires special attention. Similarly, we should not, under the pretext of creating joy and recreation for the people—also an important matter—harm their culture and traditions.

The Head of the Judiciary remarked: Some of the temporary problems facing the country are undoubtedly caused by the malice of enemies. However, it must be acknowledged that other issues stem from our own managerial weaknesses. We have a significant number of incomplete projects in the country, primarily due to our managerial shortcomings in the allocation of resources.

The Head of the Judiciary added: One of our problems is that we draft laws and documents but fail to follow through on their implementation. Persistent follow-up is the missing link in our management. We must utilize all available capacities to pursue matters approved in service of the people, including making effective use of the media. Our follow-ups should not aim to find fault or point fingers.

The Chief Justice asserted: We believe that each province requires its own tailored solutions to overcome its challenges, and the most qualified individuals to propose the best solutions are the officials and elites of that province. Therefore, the human capacities of each province must be optimally utilized.

Judiciary’s measures to support producers and economic activists

During a meeting with economic activists, producers, and entrepreneurs in Mazandaran Province, Mohseni Ejei stated: “We firmly believe that serious support must be provided to the private sector, as many of the country’s problems cannot be resolved without its participation.”

The Judiciary Chief emphasized: “In meetings with producers and private sector activists, we should avoid general discussions. Such sessions must focus on specific cases with the aim of reaching actionable solutions.”

He further asserted: “We have repeatedly stressed that government institutions must enter into the most robust contracts with the private sector. Under no circumstances should contracts with the private sector be canceled due to changes in government. If a government, for rational reasons, decides to cancel a contract, it must compensate the private sector for any losses.”

The Chief Justice added: “When a producer prepares for exporting their product and undertakes commitments, they should not suddenly be informed that the government has banned the export of that product. If the government, for valid reasons, intends to impose an export ban, it must devise measures to minimize losses for producers.”

Ejei stressed: “We, as government officials, must not make empty promises to the public and economic activists when we cannot deliver. If an unforeseen event occurs mid-way that prevents us from fulfilling a promise, we must transparently communicate this to the public and economic activists without concealment.”

The Judiciary Chief noted: “I have repeatedly instructed judicial authorities across the country to facilitate and expedite processes for producers and economic activists. When a judge summons a producer or economic activist who, due to their busy schedule, cannot appear in person but sends a lawyer or representative who adequately addresses the judge’s questions, the judge should accept this and not insist on arresting the individual for failing to appear personally.”

He continued: “I have directed judicial authorities and judges nationwide to avoid, as much as possible and where unnecessary, imposing exit bans, transaction bans, or account freezes on economic activists and producers. We must not deprive producers of their means of production or seize them, even if requested by the opposing party in a dispute. If a judicial or legal issue arises for a producer or economic activist, we should first resort to other guarantees or methods to resolve the issue.”

The Chief Justice concluded: “When a producer or economic activist commits an offense and is sentenced, the punishment does not necessarily have to be imprisonment. In some cases, according to legal provisions, imprisonment can be converted to a fine. Measures can even be taken to allow the producer to perform public services instead of going to prison. However, such measures require legislative reforms, and we need the assistance of producers and economic activists in this regard.”

Specialized recommendations by Judiciary Chief to judges for managing voluminous judicial cases

According to the Judiciary’s Media Center, Mohseni Ejei, during a meeting with judges and judicial staff of Mazandaran Province, expressed appreciation for their diligent efforts in providing judicial and legal services to the public.

He stated: “As economic and livelihood issues intensify, the volume of judicial cases also increases. In fact, the overflow of economic and livelihood problems reaches the judiciary. Nevertheless, as judicial and legal servants of the people, despite the high volume of cases, we must strive to handle their judicial matters with utmost respect and diligence.”

The Judiciary Chief emphasized: “Our judicial colleagues should note that there is no insistence on necessarily closing cases, but rather on issuing robust and well-founded rulings. Our focus is on handling cases with utmost precision and speed.”

He added: “When a judge refers a matter to an enforcement officer, they must follow up to ensure a prompt response or inquiry. When a lawyer takes on multiple cases and cannot attend a hearing on time, the court should not be rescheduled, causing delays in proceedings.”

The Chief Justice further stated: “When a case is assigned to a judge, they must promptly determine whether the matter falls within their jurisdiction. It should not be the case that a judge sets a preliminary review date and, after two months, declares the case is outside their jurisdiction!”

Mohseni Ejei noted: “We must fully leverage electronic technologies to facilitate and expedite legal and judicial services to the public. To this end, it is essential to establish the infrastructure for utilizing smart technologies across all judicial institutions and centers, and we have taken significant steps in this regard.”

Judiciary Chief upon arrival in Mazandaran: We will strive to address the judicial and legal issues of this province to the best of our ability during this visit

According to the Judiciary’s Media Center, Mohseni Ejei, upon arriving in Mazandaran, stated in an interview regarding the objectives of the high-ranking judicial delegation’s visit: “During this trip to Mazandaran Province, we will visit various cities and regions, striving to address the judicial and legal issues of the province to the best of our ability. Additionally, we will engage with issues related to the executive branch where the judiciary can play a role in resolving or improving them.”

The Judiciary Chief added: “The people of Mazandaran are devout and hardworking, and this province is known for nurturing scholars and martyrs. We hope to take effective steps toward resolving the issues and problems of this province.”