intentional assault and bodily injury under Iranian law
In intentional assault and bodily-injury cases, the injury, intentional nature of the conduct, causal link and evidence of the altercation matter. Seeking treatment and documenting injuries medically may be important alongside other evidence.
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In intentional assault and bodily-injury cases, the injury, intentional nature of the conduct, causal link and evidence of the altercation matter. Seeking treatment and documenting injuries medically may be important alongside other evidence.
Important aspects of this matter
Point 1
Treatment reports, hospital records and timely attendance for forensic medical assessment
Point 2
Any video, photographs, witnesses or officers’ reports from the scene
Point 3
A precise account of the instrument used, how the confrontation unfolded and the sequence of blows
Point 4
Distinguishing injuries from the incident from earlier illness or injury
Legal points and course of action
In cases arising from a physical altercation, both sides may allege assault or bodily injury. Video, witness testimony, officers’ reports and physical evidence must be considered together to establish each person’s role and any available defence.
The amount of diyah compensation or availability of qisas cannot be determined from a photograph or verbal account alone. The precise injury, forensic medical opinion and judicial decision are decisive.
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Filing a criminal complaint and preparing the complaint document
The events, possible offence, evidence, prosecutor’s-office investigation, final orders and follow-up stages.
Challenging a non-prosecution order
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Relevant legal sources
Iranian Islamic Penal Code, enacted in 1392 SH, as amended
Book Five of the Iranian Islamic Penal Code (Ta’zir and Deterrent Punishments), enacted in 1375 SH, as amended
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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