Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1473

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

English translation of the principle

The judgment’s reliance in its ruling on a fact having no basis in the papers. Vitiates it and requires its cassation. Example. - Evidence in criminal matters is mutually supporting. The effect thereof.
Arabic original
استناد الحكم في قضائه إلى واقعة لا أصل لها في الأوراق. يعيبه ويوجب تمييزه. مثال. - الأدلة في المواد الجزائية متساندة. أثر ذلك.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٩٣/١٩٩٩ جزائي جلسة ٩/٥/٢٠٠٠ القسم الرابع المجلد الثامن ص٨٩)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 418. PDF pages: 411.

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