What is the punishment for kissing in public In Iran?

מהו העונש על נשיקות בפומבי באירן?

מאמר מאת עו"ד עודד ווסוק, מומחה לשפה ולתרבות הפרסית

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According to Article 637 of the Islamic Penal Code, if men and women who have not been married, become illegitimate, or do not commit adultery, will  be punished.

In this article, we will talk about kissing, unlawful practices, and the abomination of chastity and the punishment of such crimes. If you want to become more familiar with the legislator's perspective, please read the following article.

Such an abusive practice is one of the most unpleasant behavior, according to which up to 99 lashes will be considered for whip offenders.

Applicable Explanations on Article 637 of the Islamic Penal Code

Perhaps, after reading Article 637 of the Islamic Penal Code, you will ask what actions are described as acts of disobedience to non-adultery. It must be said that the non-adultery acts is any sexual relationship that ultimately does not lead to the six situation. In fact, non-adultery practices should be material and physical. winking, writing a romantic  letter, having a smile, etc. are among the actions that are not included in this article. But if there is a relationship such as telephone conversation or walking in privacy, it will be covered by this article.

It should be noted that this article applies to all women and men. The legislator makes no distinction between old, young, or even dead and alive.

If you are unfamiliar with the concepts of incompatible words, we must say that abstraction means kissing and abstinence means converting.

Is there any possibility of complaining about an illegitimate relationship?

The Criminal Procedure Code of the country, which is responsible for declaring criminal proceedings, regards the crime as an illegitimate offense as not requiring a private plaintiff. There is no need for a private plaintiff or prosecutor to investigate this crime. Police can deal with these crimes at any time at their discretion.

In Iran, you may have seen or heard from your relatives or friends that the girl and son arrested by the police will be sent to the prosecutor after going to the police station at a later stage. In this case, the police will close the case after the mother and daughter of the girl are informed of their friendship or the girl's relationship with the boy.

But if the girl's family complains about the boy, the case will enter a new stage according to which the girl will be sent to the forensic examination, and if, after examination, there is a particular problem, the case will enter into further stages.