Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 200

Obstructing a woman’s marriage means unjustly preventing her from marrying. A guardian’s obstruction of the marriage of a girl under his guardianship. Effect thereof. Entrusting the matter to the judge, not to the guardian. Reason therefor: the judge possesses general guardianship and may supervise holders of specific guardianships to secure an interest or avert injustice or harm. - Understanding the facts of the case, assessing the evidence, and determining compatibility between the spouses and whether - 358 - Personal Status the guardian has obstructed the marriage of a girl under his guardianship. Are factual matters which the trial court independently assesses. Condition thereof. That it base its ruling on sound reasons having an established basis in the record.