Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1122

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

English translation of the principle

The accused's holding the narcotic in the offence of possessing it. Not necessary for establishing the material element. It suffices that his control extends over it.
Arabic original
كون المتهم محرزاً للمخدر في جريمة حيازته. غير لازم لقيام الركن المادي. كفاية أن يكون سلطانه مبسوطاً عليه.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١١٢/١٩٨٣ جزائي جلسة ٤/٧/١٩٨٣ القسم الأول المجلد الثالث ص ٤٠٨)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Penal Law — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 315. PDF pages: 312.

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