Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1598

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

English translation of the principle

The material defence that the court is obliged to answer. Its condition. That it be serious and that reality attest to and support it. A defence devoid of supporting evidence. Disregarding it. No deficiency.
Arabic original
الدفاع الجوهري الذي تلتزم المحكمة بالرد عليه. شرطه. أن يكون جدياً يشهد له الواقع ويسانده. الدفاع العاري عن دليله. الالتفات عنه. لا قصور.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٣٩/١٩٩٣ جزائي جلسة ١٣/١٢/١٩٩٣ القسم الثالث المجلد الرابع ص٤٩٤)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 443. PDF pages: 436.

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