Criminal Responsibility for Intentional Homicide in the Pre-Islamic Period

Authors

  • Abzalova Khurshida Mirziyatovna Professor of the Department of Criminal Law, Criminology and Anti-Corruption of TSUL, Doctor of Science

Keywords:

Zoroastrianism, Avesta, intentional homicide, criminal liability, Vendidad, ancient law, Central Asia, punishment system.

Abstract

Article examines historical Zoroastrian legal norms regulating intentional homicide, classifications, liability principles, punishments, exemptions, frameworks.

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2026-02-26

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Criminal Responsibility for Intentional Homicide in the Pre-Islamic Period. (2026). International Journal of Scientific Trends, 5(2), 107-111. https://scientifictrends.org/index.php/ijst/article/view/755