Baghdad:The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has instructed courts to implement legal measures against the encroachment on public road rights-of-way.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the directive was issued during the SJC’s tenth session, chaired by Federal Court of Cassation Chief Judge Faiq Zidan. The session included a tribute to the late Deputy Public Prosecutor at the Diyala Public Prosecution Office, Ahmed Mahmoud Abd, and retired Judge Sabah Nouri Nasser.

The Council announced the promotion of several judges and public prosecution members, alongside judicial appointments and new formations to serve the public interest.

The SJC addressed a letter from the Baghdad Municipality concerning encroachments on road rights-of-way and public benefit areas. It ordered investigative courts to apply strict legal measures for offenses under the Public Roads Law No. (35) of 2002 and the Iraqi Penal Code No. (111) of 1969.

Additionally, the Council emphasized tightening measures against crimes involving assaults on Baghdad Municipality personnel during project execution and rehabilitation, citing Articles (229) and (230) of the Penal Code.