sale or transfer of another person’s property under Iranian law
Transfer of another’s property may arise where a person knowingly transfers another person’s property or rights to its use and benefits without ownership or legal authority. Ownership, authority and each person’s knowledge must be established separately.
Request a consultationsale or transfer of another person’s property under Iranian law
Transfer of another’s property may arise where a person knowingly transfers another person’s property or rights to its use and benefits without ownership or legal authority. Ownership, authority and each person’s knowledge must be established separately.
Important aspects of this matter
Point 1
Title documents or documents showing the owner's right at the time of transfer
Point 2
Contract or document by which the alleged transfer was made
Point 3
Evidence that the transferor knew they lacked ownership or legal authority
Point 4
The status and level of knowledge of the transferee and his relationship to the subject of the transaction
Legal points and course of action
Cases involving the sale of another’s property may also involve property disputes, private or official instruments and an alleged power of attorney or owner’s consent. First establish the ownership chain and transferor’s authority, then assess any criminal conduct.
The 1403 SH amendment to Article 104 of the Iranian Islamic Penal Code changed the rules on whether fraud and transfer-of-another’s-property proceedings are subject to discontinuance following the complainant’s withdrawal. The date of the conduct and applicable law must be checked in each case.
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Relevant legal sources
Law on Punishment for the Transfer of Another’s Property («قانون مجازات راجع به انتقال مال غیر»)
Act on Aggravation of Punishment for Bribery, Embezzlement and Fraud
Act Amending Article 104 of the Iranian Islamic Penal Code, enacted in 1403 SH
Iranian Code of Criminal Procedure, as subsequently amended.
This list identifies the principal legal provisions relevant to the page. The applicable law and amendments must be checked against the dates, subject matter and circumstances of each case.
The official texts and latest amendments are available in the National Database of Iranian Laws and Regulations.
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