Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 379

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

English translation of the principle

Search of dwellings. Must take place during the daytime and after seeking permission from their occupants. The exception. Flagrante delicto. The effect thereof. Entry at night and without permission is permissible, and the entry is deemed valid.
Arabic original
تفتيش المساكن. وجوب حصوله نهاراً وبعد الاستئذان ممن يشغلونها. الاستثناء. الجريمة المشهودة. أثر ذلك. جواز الدخول ليلاً وبلا إذن ويعتبر الدخول صحيحاً.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٦/١٩٩٦ جزائي جلسة ١٥/٦/١٩٩٨ القسم الرابع – المجلد الرابع ص ٤١٥)

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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