Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1222

State of Kuwait · Criminal Procedure · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

The accused's having physical custody of the narcotic in the offence of possessing it. Not necessary for the material element to be established. It is sufficient that his control extend over it. Discussing this element separately in the judgment. Not necessary. It is sufficient that the circumstances of the case indicate its existence.
Arabic original
كون المتهم محرزاً للمخدر في جريمة حيازته. غير لازم لقيام الركن المادي. كفاية أن يكون سلطانه مبسوطاً عليه. التحدث في الحكم عن هذا الركن على استقلال. غير لازم. كفاية أن تكون ظروف الدعوى دالة على قيامه.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١١٣/١٩٨٣ جزائي جلسة ٤/٧/١٩٨٣ القسم الأول المجلد الثالث ص٢٣٤)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 382. PDF pages: 375.

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