Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1630

The plea of res judicata in criminal matters. What is required for its validity. - The difference in the parties and in the date of the two checks from the date of the check in the present action negates the prerequisites for the plea that the action may not be heard because it has previously been adjudicated. The judgment's conclusion rejecting that plea. No defect. - Assessment of whether a connection exists between the offenses. A matter for the court of merits. The condition thereof. - The court's omission to respond to an ineffectual defense does not vitiate its judgment. Example.