Judgment by women in the light of secondary verdicts

An important issue which has always been raised in Fiqh and law is the study of women’s competency for judgment. According to a well-known thesis by Faqihs (jurisprudents) judgment by is not acceptable, but some studies show that their arguments can be criticized. After elaborating on the concept of judgment and types of judges according to Fiqh and law (appointed and elected judges), this paper brings women’s competency for occupying this position into consideration. Afterwards, the paper evaluates the existing order in the Iranian law in relation with this issue. Finally, it elaborates on the possibility of the occupation of judicial positions by women, resorting to the capacity of secondary verdicts.