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No legal action over undergarment protest by Tehran student, judiciary says.

Iran’s judiciary confirms no charges against a Tehran student who removed her clothes in protest. Incident linked to health concerns, not criminal proceedings.
 
No legal action over undergarment protest by Tehran student, judiciary says.

TEHRAN, Iran – In a case that drew into widespread debate, Iran's judiciary declared that no legal action will be taken against a female student from the Islamic Azad University in Tehran, who removed her clothing in public down to her undergarments earlier this month. Officials confirmed Tuesday that the health-related concerns rather than the criminal behavior were involved in the incident.

Judiciary's Statement

Judiciary Spokesperson Asghar Jahangir confirmed that the student had been taken to a hospital after the incident, where medical professionals decided she was not healthy. "She was handed over to her family, and no judicial case has been filed against her," Jahangir said in a press briefing.

The Incident

The controversy took place at the beginning of November when a video appeared online in which the student sits for a short time and walks around before taking off her clothes in a display that was reportedly protest. The action immediately sparked an outcry among Iranian officials as the country observes certain dress codes for women following some laws implemented after the country's Islamic Revolution in 1979-the Islamic dressing, and headscarf.

Reactions from Officials and Activists

Science Minister Hossein Simaei described the act as "immoral and uncustomary." However, he said the student has not been dismissed from her university.
Amnesty International, a human rights organization based in London, views the incident as protest against the abusive enforcement of laws ordering compulsory veiling. The organization said the student was "violently arrested" following her desecration.
Health and Family Considerations
The court maintained that the reason to drop charges was that the girl was ill, according to her medical report from the hospital. Authorities had not made any public announcement regarding her name or what ailed her due to privacy concerns.

Background and Wider Implications

The case rekindled debates regarding Iran's dress code requirement and how veiling laws are being enforced. At the same time, it highlights the wider tensions of Iranian society on women's rights and individual liberties.

Iran’s strict dress code mandates modest attire for women, including headscarves, with violations often resulting in fines, arrests, or public shaming. However, growing acts of defiance, particularly among younger generations, have highlighted resistance against these regulations.

What’s Next?

While there will not be any legal trials in this case, the incident has added to the growing calls for reforms in Iran's handling of its modesty laws. Activists and international organizations are closely following the situation as debate over personal freedoms and government policies continues to heat up.

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