Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1093

State of Kuwait · Penal Law · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

The elements of the offence of possession of a firearm and ammunition. Mere physical possession is sufficient, regardless of the period of possession or its motive. The objection based on lack of ownership thereof. Unfounded.
Arabic original
أركان جريمة حيازة السلاح الناري والذخيرة. كفاية مجرد الحيازة المادية أيا كانت فترة الحيازة أو الباعث عليها. النعي بعدم ملكيتها. غير سديد.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٧٥/١٩٩٥ جزائي جلسة ٢٦/٦/١٩٩٥ القسم الثالث المجلد الرابع ص ٥٣٨)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Penal Law — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 304. PDF pages: 301.

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