Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 203

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

English translation of the principle

The motive for an administrative decision must be the pursuit of the public interest; otherwise, it is tainted by the defect of abuse of power. The defect is not presumed. Evidence of it must be adduced. Assessment of whether it is established. A matter of fact, provided that it is reasonable. Example.
Arabic original
وجوب أن يكون الباعث على القرار الإداري ابتغاء المصلحة العامة وإلا شابه عيب إساءة استعمال السلطة. العيب لا يفترض. وجوب إقامة الدليل عليه. تقدير ثبوت ذلك. موضوعي مادام سائغاً. مثال.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٢٩/١٩٩٧ إداري جلسة ١/٣/١٩٩٩ مج القسم الرابع المجلد الخامس ص٧٨٤)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Administrative Law — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 62. PDF pages: 59.

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