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Ali-Akbar Davar Commemoration Day

Bahman 20

Commemoration day of Ali-Akbar Davar, father of modern Iranian judiciary.

1886-1937 CE

Notable Works

Judicial reform, abolition of capitulations, establishing modern judiciary

Fun Facts

Davar built the Iranian judiciary from scratch! He abolished capitulations (foreigners' right to judge their own citizens in Iran). He was Reza Shah's Justice Minister, then Finance Minister. Davar committed suicide at 51—the reasons remain debated.

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