Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 636

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

English translation of the principle

Challenging the victim’s testimony on the ground that he lacks discernment and understanding because of his young age and his mental illness. A substantial defense. The court’s failure to examine it vitiates its judgment. - The interdependence of evidence in criminal matters. Its import
Arabic original
الطعن على شهادة المجني عليه بأنه غير مميز وغير مدرك لحداثة سنة ولاصابته بمرض عقلي. دفاع جوهري . قعود المحكمة عن تحقيقه يعيب حكمها. - تساند الأدلة في المواد الجزائية . مؤداه
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٣١/١٩٩٦ جزائي جلسة ٢٨/١٠/١٩٩٦ القسم الثالث – المجلد الرابع ص ٥١)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Criminal Procedure — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 256. PDF pages: 249.

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