Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1726

The plea that the action may not be heard because it has previously been adjudicated. Material, and the court rules upon it of its own motion. Reason therefor: its connection with public order. It may be invoked at any stage of the proceedings, even before the Court of Cassation. - Trying one person twice for an act. Impermissible. Reason therefor: duplication of criminal liability for a single act is prohibited by law and offends justice. - Issuance of a judgment of acquittal or conviction in criminal proceedings. Its effect: proceedings may not be brought against - 474 - Criminal Procedures and Trials the accused for the same acts or incidents in respect of which the judgment was issued, even if given a different legal characterisation. Basis thereof. Example.