Mohsen Borhani was a legal scholar and professor at the University of Tehran, specializing in criminal law and criminology. He earned his PhD in this field and taught at the university. Borhani became well-known for his legal analyses and outspoken criticism of certain judicial rulings in Iran, particularly on issues related to human rights and judicial fairness. His views on executions and the implementation of Sharia law garnered significant attention. He was also active in public forums and on social media, where he openly shared his perspectives.