Draft:Hossein-Ali Nayeri

Hossein-Ali Nayeri was the Advisor to the Head of the Judiciary, Head of the High Disciplinary Court of Judges, Deputy of the Supreme Court, Head of the Special Courts of Article 49, and Sharia Judge of one of the branches of the Islamic Revolutionary Court stationed at Evin Prison, who passed away on 14 Farvardin, 1404 SH, after suffering from illness for some time.

Biography

Hossein-Ali Nayeri was born in 1335 SH, in one of the cities of Gilan Province.

Judicial Career

Entry into the Judicial System and Initial Responsibilities

Nayeri entered the judicial system in 1359 SH, upon the recommendation of Martyr Beheshti, the then-head of the Supreme Judicial Council. From that time, he was appointed as a Sharia Judge in Evin Prison, which was designated for political prisoners, and amidst the revolutionary transformations of that time, he played a significant role in judicial decision-making.

Head of the Special Courts of Article 49

One of his important positions was heading the Special Courts of Article 49, which handled cases related to public assets and national resources. These courts gained particular importance especially in the period after the Islamic Revolution and played a major role in combating corruption and confiscating unauthorized assets. In this position, he led the handling of various cases in economic and social fields with supervision and precision, and made important decisions in this regard.

Head of the High Disciplinary Court of Judges

Another prominent position of Nayeri was the head of the High Disciplinary Court of Judges, which was responsible for investigating violations by judges and incompetent judges in the judicial system of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Nayeri served in this position from 1392 SH to 1401 SH. During his presidency, the High Disciplinary Court of Judges continuously worked to strengthen ethical and legal standards in the judicial system and strove to improve the quality of judges' performance. This court played a very important role especially in the field of monitoring and reviewing the performance of judges and also preventing corruption in the judicial system of Iran.

Senior Advisor to the Head of the Judiciary

In 1401 SH, Nayeri was appointed as Senior Advisor to the Head of the Judiciary by order of Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, the then-Head of the Judiciary. This appointment indicated the high confidence of judicial authorities in Nayeri and his capabilities in the field of advising and guiding judicial decision-making. In this position, as an advisor, he presented his extensive experiences in various judicial, supervisory affairs and reforms of the country's judicial system to high judicial authorities.

Legacy of Hossein-Ali Nayeri

Hossein-Ali Nayeri, during his judicial activities, was always considered one of the influential and powerful figures in the legal field of Iran. Since he held sensitive and important positions such as Head of the Special Courts of Article 49, Head of the High Disciplinary Court of Judges, Deputy of the Supreme Court, and Senior Advisor to the Head of the Judiciary, his name will always remain in the judicial history of Iran. He also played a major role in forming and implementing judicial decisions during critical periods. Likewise, his decisions in the Special Courts of Article 49 and the High Disciplinary Court of Judges remain noteworthy in the legal history of Iran.

Executive Positions

• Sharia Judge of one of the branches of the Islamic Revolutionary Court stationed at Evin Prison;
• Head of the Special Courts of Article 49;
• Deputy of the Supreme Court;
• Head of the High Disciplinary Court of Judges;
• Advisor to the Head of the Judiciary.

Death

Finally, he passed away on 14 Farvardin, 1404 SH, after suffering from a period of illness.

Messages

Message of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran

بی‌قاب|چپ| Following the demise of Hojjat al-Islam Niri, one of the devoted and prominent judges of the Judiciary, حضرت آیت‌الله خامنه‌ای, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, issued a condolence message. The text of the message is as follows:

In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

I offer condolences to his honorable family, friends, and colleagues on the demise of Mr. Hojjat al-Islam Haj Sheikh Hossein-Ali Niri, who was among the active and devoted elements in the Judiciary from the early days of the انقلاب until years later, and was also the brother of two highly esteemed martyrs, and I ask for divine mercy for him. سیدعلی خامنه‌ای 16 Farvardin 1404.

Message of the Head of the Judiciary

According to the Judiciary Media Center, غلامحسین محسنی اژه‌ای, the Head of the Judiciary, offered condolences in a message on the demise of Hojjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Hossein-Ali Niri, one of the former judicial officials of the country. The text of this message is as follows:

In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

I offer condolences to his honorable survivors on the demise of the late and forgiven Mr. Hojjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Haj Sheikh Hossein-Ali Niri. This valuable and revolutionary personality strove and worked hard for years in the trench of judiciary and justice and vindicating and rescuing the rights of the oppressed from the violators, and in high judicial positions including the presidency of the Special Courts of Article 49, the presidency of the High Disciplinary Court of Judges, and advisor to the Head of the Judiciary, he was the source of effect and beneficial and effective services. The late Niri spent a considerable amount of time bedridden with illness and ailment after sincere and tireless efforts in the field of judgment and justice; surely this suffering resulting from years of service to the sacred system of جمهوری اسلامی ایران and the judicial system, will bring double reward for the late. I ask God Almighty for mercy, forgiveness, and gathering with His saints for him.

Message of the Head of the Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order

Following the demise of Hojjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Hossein-Ali Niri, one of the former judicial officials of the country and former head of the Special Courts of Article 49 of the Constitution, the Head of the Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order offered condolences on this loss in a message. The text of the condolence message by Seyed Parviz Fattah is as follows:

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I offer condolences on the demise of Mr. Hojjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Haj Sheikh Hossein-Ali Niri to the presence of رهبر معظم انقلاب اسلامی, the community of the country's judges, and his honorable family. The name of this revolutionary personality is intertwined with the judiciary and justice system, and particularly the Article 49 Courts of the Constitution, and the late played a role in a historical mission to establish the Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order over many years. I ask God Almighty for forgiveness, vast mercy, and gathering with divine saints and ائمه اطهار for the late.

Message of the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly

محمدباقر قالیباف, the Speaker of the مجلس شورای اسلامی, offered condolences on the demise of the experienced and hardworking servant of the Judiciary, Hojjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Haj Sheikh Hossein-Ali Niri. The text of this message is as follows:

In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

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The demise of the experienced and hardworking servant of the Judiciary, Mr. Hojjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Haj Sheikh Hossein-Ali Niri, caused regret and sorrow. This mujahid and revolutionary cleric, during long years in various judicial positions, always acted steadfastly and tirelessly towards promoting justice and vindicating rights and addressing the problems and troubles of plaintiffs, and their valuable record of services will remain enduring. Offering condolences on his loss to the devoted set of the judicial system, friends and acquaintances and the honorable household, I ask from the Almighty God for vast mercy and divine good reward for that sincere scholar, and patience and health for the survivors.

See also

• ایران
• استان گیلان
• انقلاب اسلامی ایران
• سید محمد حسینی بهشتی

Sources

• Hossein-Ali Niri passed away, Didban-e Eghtesad News website, date of publication: 14 Farvardin 1404 SH, date of access: 15 Farvardin 1404 SH.
• Who is Hossein-Ali Niri?, Ensaf News website, date of publication: 2 Mordad 1402 SH, date of access: 15 Farvardin 1404 SH.
• Condolence message following the demise of Hojjat al-Islam Niri, one of the devoted and prominent judges of the Judiciary, Website of the Office for the Preservation and Publication of the Works of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, date of publication: 16 Farvardin 1404 SH, date of access: 16 Farvardin 1404 SH.
• Condolence message of the Head of the Judiciary following the demise of Hojjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Niri, Mizan News Agency website, date of publication: 14 Farvardin 1404 SH, date of access: 15 Farvardin 1404 SH.
• Condolences of the Head of the Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order following the demise of Hojjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin "Hossein-Ali Niri", ISNA News Agency website, date of publication: 15 Farvardin 1404 SH, date of access: 15 Farvardin 1404 SH.
• Ghalibaf offered condolences on the demise of Hojjat al-Islam Niri, Tasnim News Agency website, date of publication: 14 Farvardin 1404 SH, date of access: 15 Farvardin 1404 SH.