Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1233

State of Kuwait · Administrative Law · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

The administration is not obliged to give reasons for its decisions except where the law so requires. A decision without stated reasons. Presumed to rest on its proper basis. Whoever alleges otherwise must furnish proof thereof. Stating new reasons for it. Their subjection to review by the administrative judiciary.
Arabic original
عدم التزام الإدارة بتسبيب قراراتها إلا حيث يقضي القانون بذلك. القرار غير المسبب. يفترض قيامه على سببه الصحيح. على من يدعي العكس إقامة الدليل على ذلك. ذكر أسباب جديدة له. خضوعها لرقابة القضاء الإداري.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٣٩/٢٠٠٩ إداري جلسة ٢٥/٥/٢٠١٠ مجلة القضاء والقانون س٣٨ ج٢ ص١٤٨)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Administrative Law — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 361. PDF pages: 358.

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