ملاحظاتي پيرامون شوراي حل اختلاف

The institution of "Dispute Settlement Council" is established on the basis of executive by-law of article 189 of the law of the third economic, social, and cultural development of the Islamic republic of Iran in order to reduce reference of people to courts as well as to develop mass participation in settling local disputes and resolving affairs of non-juridical nature or of a less complication. Investigation of various dimensions of the said executive by-law and more familiarity of the society with it is influential in both institutionizing the council and participation of people. Historical background, analysis of the concept of "Dispute Settlement Council" and foundations of its legitimacy, and expounding strength and weakness of executive by-law of the council from juristic as well as legal viewpoints are among topics discussed and investigated in the present essay.