Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 239

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

English translation of the principle

The defect of abuse and misuse of power justifying annulment of an administrative decision. One of the intentional defects in administrative conduct. Its import. Establishment that the administration has departed from the pursuit of the public interest. Evidence of this defect must be adduced. Assessment of whether or not it is established. Within the authority of the court of fact.
Arabic original
عيب إساءة استعمال السلطة والانحراف فيها الذي يبرر إلغاء القرار الإداري. من العيوب القصدية في السلوك الإداري. مؤداه. ثبوت تنكب الإدارة وجه المصلحة العامة. وجوب إقامة الدليل على هذا العيب. تقدير ثبوته من عدمه. من سلطة محكمة الموضوع.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٣٠١/١٩٩١ تجاري جلسة ١٩/١١/١٩٩٢ مج القسم الثالث المجلد الخامس ص٤٩٥)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Administrative Law — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 71. PDF pages: 68.

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