Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 664

Criminal intent in the offense of insult and defamation by publication. Its presence whenever the disparagements made by the person insulting or defaming are filled with expressions offending honor and words injuring reputation. The perpetrator's knowledge is presumed. Inferring the presence or absence of that intent. A question of fact. - The judgment's expressly addressing criminal intent or the harm suffered by the victim. Is unnecessary, provided that it sets out facts indicating it. - Permissible criticism is the expression of an opinion on a matter or an act without attacking the person responsible for the matter or act with a view to defaming that person or diminishing that person's dignity. - The judgment's addressing permissible criticism. Is unnecessary when criminal intent is established. - The judgment's inference of the presence of criminal intent and inclusion in its reasons of expressions that in themselves convey the meaning of defamation and attribute facts which, if true, would require the victim's punishment or expose him to contempt among his compatriots and impugn his reputation and integrity. The appellant's challenge to the judgment in this respect. An argument on the facts inadmissible before the Court of Cassation.