Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1230

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

English translation of the principle

Disregarding exculpatory evidence, even if contained in an official document, is within the trial court's authority. This does not vitiate its judgment.
Arabic original
الالتفات عن دليل النفي ولو تضمنته ورقة رسمية من سلطة محكمة الموضوع. ولا يعيب ذلك حكمها.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٠٣/١٩٨٥ جزائي جلسة ١/٧/١٩٨٥ القسم الأول المجلد الثالث ص٢٣٦)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 383. PDF pages: 376.

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