Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 253

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

English translation of the principle

Promotion by selection. In principle, it is among the matters in which the administration has discretion. Limits thereof. A senior employee must not be passed over in favour of a junior unless the latter is more competent. Their equality in competence. Its consequence. Promotion must be by seniority; otherwise, the decision issued in this regard is vitiated.
Arabic original
الترقية بالاختيار. الأصل أنها من المسائل التي تترخص فيها الإدارة. حدود ذلك. عدم تخطي الأقدم إلى الأحدث إلا إذا كان الأخير هو الأكفأ. تساويهما في الكفاية. مؤداه. أن تكون الترقية بالأقدمية وإلا فسد القرار الصادر في هذا الشأن.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٥١١/٢٠٠٠ إداري جلسة ١٧/٦/٢٠٠٢ مج القسم الخامس المجلد التاسع ص٤١٤)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Administrative Law — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 74. PDF pages: 71.

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