Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 23

The judge’s obligation to refer to the legal provision applicable to the facts of the dispute in the action. He must adhere to the wording and limits of the provision. Clarity of its meaning. It is impermissible to adopt anything contrary to it, restrict it, or add to it, as this would create, through interpretation and construction, a new rule different from the legislature’s intent. - It is impermissible to inquire into the rationale and motives of legislation except where the provision is obscure or the meaning of its wording is ambiguous. The reason therefor. Implication carries no weight against an express statement. - Interpretation. Its condition.