Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1550

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

English translation of the principle

Challenging the victim's testimony on the ground that he lacks discernment and awareness owing to his young age and mental illness. A substantial defence. The court's failure to investigate it. Vitiates its judgment. - 435 - Criminal Procedures and Trials - The mutual support of evidence in criminal matters. Its import.
Arabic original
الطعن على شهادة المجني عليه بأنه غير مميز وغير مدرك لحداثة سنه ولإصابته بمرض عقلي. دفاع جوهري. قعود المحكمة عن تحقيقه. يعيب حكمها. - ٤٣٥ - إجراءات ومحاكمات جزائية - تساند الأدلة في المواد الجزائية. مؤداه.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٣١/١٩٩٦ جزائي جلسة ٢٨/١٠/١٩٩٦ القسم الثالث المجلد الرابع ص٤٩٠)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 435. PDF pages: 428–429.

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