Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1491
State of Kuwait · Penal Law · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office
English translation of the principle
Intent to kill. It is discerned from the circumstances surrounding the case and the signs and outward manifestations displayed by the offender. Inferring it. Within the trial judge's authority. Provocation or anger are excuses that do not negate intent to kill. Their consideration as mitigating matters is assessed by the trial judge.
Arabic original
قصد القتل. إدراكه بالظروف المحيطة بالدعوى والأمارات والمظاهر الخارجية التي يأتيها الجاني. استخلاصه. من سلطة قاضي الموضوع. الاستفزاز أو الغضب أعذار لا تنفي قصد القتل. اعتبارها أموراً مخففة يقدرها قاضي الموضوع.Original Arabic judgment citations
(الطعن ٥١/٢٠٠٠ جزائي جلسة ١٤/١١/٢٠٠٠ القسم الرابع المجلد الثامن ص ٢٨٢)
Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Penal Law — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 397. PDF pages: 394.
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