Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 614

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

English translation of the principle

Islamic Sharia is a principal source of legislation. When its provisions must be applied. - Provisions governing the offense of adultery. One of its two parties must be married. Second: Proof of the offense:- A- The accused's confession:
Arabic original
الشريعة الإسلامية مصدر رئيسي للتشريع. متى تكون أحكامها واجبة الأعمال. - أحكام جريمة الزنا. وجوب أن يكون أحد طرفيها متزوجاً. ثانياً: إثبات الجريمة:- أ- اعتراف المتهم:
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٣١٨/١٩٩٩ جزائي جلسة ٧/٣/٢٠٠٠ القسم الرابع المجلد الثامن ص١٨٦)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Penal Law — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 169. PDF pages: 166.

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