Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1547

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

English translation of the principle

The appellant's raising a material defense supported by documents. The court's disregarding its scrutiny in light of the import of those documents. Vitiates the judgment and requires its cassation. Example.
Arabic original
إثارة الطاعن دفاعاً جوهرياً مؤيداً بالمستندات. التفات المحكمة عن تمحيصه على ضوء دلالة تلك المستندات. يعيب الحكم ويوجب تمييزه. مثال.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٩٩/١٩٩٥ جزائي جلسة ٢٢/١/١٩٩٦ القسم الثالث المجلد الرابع ص٤٨٨)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 435. PDF pages: 428.

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