College of Law

On Thursday, December 11, 2025, the doctoral dissertation submitted by student Dilshad Ahmed Muhi Al-Din Zangana at the College of Law, University of Mosul, entitled:

“Termination of Contracts: A Comparative Analytical Study,” was discussed. The dissertation aims to study the legal provisions for the termination of traditional contracts.

On Thursday, December 11, 2025, the doctoral dissertation submitted by student Dilshad Ahmed Muhi Al-Din Zangana at the College of Law, University of Mosul, entitled:

“Termination of Contracts: A Comparative Analytical Study,” was discussed. The dissertation aims to study the legal provisions for the termination of traditional and electronic contracts, whether through specific performance or compensation. It also analyzes the legal grounds that lead to the voluntary or involuntary termination of a contract, identifying shortcomings in these provisions and proposing appropriate legislative solutions. Furthermore, the study highlights the protection of the weaker party in contracts and proposes legal texts to guarantee this protection.

The thesis included an in-depth study of the distinction between contract termination and other forms of obligation termination, such as rescission, nullity, and dissolution, and an explanation of the impact of these provisions on the stability of transactions and the guarantee of rights between the parties.

The examining committee consisted of:
• Professor Dr. Mohammed Siddiq Mohammed Abdullah – Chairman

• Professor Dr. Ajiad Thamer Nayef – Member
• Professor Dr. Ziad Khalaf Alawi – Member
• Assistant Professor Dr. Mohammed Taher Qasim – Member
• Assistant Professor Dr. Fathi Ali Fathi – Member
• Professor Dr. Akram Mahmoud Hussein – Member and Supervisor

The discussion took place in the Dr. Layla Abdullah Hall, with the attendance of a number of researchers and postgraduate students.

At the conclusion of the discussion, the committee offered its scholarly observations on the thesis, wishing the researcher continued success in his academic and research career. The study examined the legal foundations leading to the termination of a contract, whether through specific performance or compensation, in addition to analyzing the shortcomings of existing legal provisions and proposing appropriate legislative solutions. The study also highlighted the protection of the weaker party in contracts and proposed legal texts to guarantee this protection.

The thesis included an in-depth examination of the distinction between contract termination and other forms of obligation termination, such as rescission, nullity, and dissolution, and explained the impact of these provisions on the stability of transactions and the guarantee of rights between the parties.

A PhD Dissertation Defense

On Thursday, December 11, 2025, a PhD dissertation was defended by student Dilshad Ahmed Muhi Al-Din Zangana at the College of Law, University of Mosul. The dissertation, titled “Termination of Contracts: A Comparative Analytical Study,” aimed to examine the legal provisions governing the termination of traditional and electronic contracts, whether through specific performance or compensation. It also analyzed the legal grounds for voluntary or involuntary contract termination, identifying shortcomings in existing provisions and proposing appropriate legislative solutions. Furthermore, the study highlighted the protection of the weaker party in contracts and proposed legal texts to guarantee this protection.

The dissertation included an in-depth analysis of the distinction between contract termination and other forms of obligation termination, such as rescission, nullity, and dissolution. It also examined the impact of these provisions on the stability of transactions and the guarantee of rights between the parties.

The examining committee consisted of:
• Professor Dr. Muhammad Siddiq Muhammad Abdullah – Chairman

• Professor Dr. Ajyad Thamer Nayef – Member
• Prof. Dr. Ziad Khalaf Alawi – Member
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Taher Qasim – Member
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Fathi Ali Fathi – Member
• Prof. Dr. Akram Mahmoud Hussein – Member and Supervisor

The discussion took place in the Dr. Layla Abdullah Hall, with the attendance of several faculty members, researchers, and postgraduate students.

At the conclusion of the discussion, the committee presented its scholarly observations on the thesis, wishing the researcher continued success in his academic and research career. The discussion committee consisted of:
• Prof. Dr. Mohammed Sadiq Mohammed Abdullah – Chairman
• Prof. Dr. Ajyad Thamer Nayef – Member
• Prof. Dr. Ziad Khalaf Alawi – Member
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Taher Qasim – Member
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Fathi Ali Fathi – Member
• Prof. Dr. Akram Mahmoud Hussein – Member and Supervisor

The discussion took place in Dr. Layla Abdullah Hall, with the attendance of several faculty members, researchers, and graduate students.

At the conclusion of the discussion, the committee presented its scholarly observations on the dissertation, wishing the researcher continued success in his academic and research career.