14. While the judicial branch, according to the Constitution, is an independent body, the head of the judiciary is appointed from among the Mojtaheds (doctors in religious law) directly by, and is answerable to, the Supreme Leader.
14. While the judicial branch, according to the Constitution, is an independent body, the head of the judiciary is appointed from among the Mojtaheds (doctors in religious law) directly by, and is answerable to, the Supreme Leader.