Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2027

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

English translation of the principle

A ruling of acquittal. The condition for its validity. It must contain what indicates that the court scrutinised the case and comprehended its circumstances and the evidence of guilt therein with awareness and insight. Failure to do so. Vitiates the judgment.
Arabic original
القضاء بالبراءة. شرط صحته. اشتماله على ما يفيد أن المحكمة محصت الدعوى وأحاطت بظروفها وأدلة الثبوت فيها عن بصر وبصيرة. مخالفة ذلك. تعيب الحكم.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٨/١٩٨٢ جزائي جلسة ١٤/٦/١٩٨٢ القسم الأول المجلد الثالث ص٧٣)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 547. PDF pages: 540.

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