Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 438

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

English translation of the principle

The administrative authority independently assesses the appropriateness of issuing an administrative decision or not. Its assessment is not subject to review provided that its motive is pursuit of the public interest and it involves no abuse of power. - The limits to which the judiciary should adhere in weighing administrative decisions.
Arabic original
جهة الإدارة تستقل بتقدير مناسبة إصدار القرار الإداري من عدمه. لا معقب عليها متى كان الباعث عليه ابتغاء المصلحة العامة ولا ينطوي على إساءة استعمال السلطة. - الحدود التي ينبغي أن يلتزمها القضاء في وزنه للقرارات الإدارية.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٥٠٢/١٩٩٩ تجاري جلسة ٢٠/١١/٢٠٠٠ مج القسم الرابع المجلد الخامس ص٧٨٩)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Administrative Law — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 114. PDF pages: 111.

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