Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 147

The existence of an imminent danger threatening person or property that cannot be averted by timely recourse to the protection of public authority. Establishes a state of lawful defence whereby the act becomes permissible. Article 33 of the Penal Code. - The appellant’s pursuit of the victim, collision with his car, driving towards him and striking him after he alighted from the car, causing his injuries and then fleeing. Do not suggest the existence of a state of lawful defence. - 40 - Penal Law b- The trial court’s assessment of the existence of lawful defence: