Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 378

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

English translation of the principle

The accused's presence is not necessary for the validity of the search. Effect thereof. The court may rely on evidence derived therefrom. - The court's conclusion that seizure of the criminal investigation department's money together with the narcotic in the appellant's pocket suffices to support the judgment of conviction. The challenge concerning the search. The appellant has no interest therein.
Arabic original
حضور المتهم ليس لازماً لصحة التفتيش. أثر ذلك. للمحكمة التعويل على الدليل المستمد منه. - انتهاء المحكمة إلى كفاية ضبط نقود المباحث مع المخدر بجيب الطاعن لحمل قضاء الحكم بالإدانة. النعي بشأن التفتيش. لا مصلحة للطاعن فيه.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٣٠/١٩٩٧ جزائي جلسة ٢٣/٣/١٩٩٨ القسم الرابع – المجلد الرابع ص ٤٢٠)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 206. PDF pages: 199.

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