Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 864

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

English translation of the principle

Alteration of the truth in a document by which some people are deceived. Forgery. It is immaterial whether it is obvious or so skilful that its detection is impossible. Its assessment is a matter for the trial court.
Arabic original
تغيير الحقيقة في المحرر والذي ينخدع به بعض الناس. تزوير. استواء وضوحه أو إتقانه بما يتعذر معه كشفه. تقدير ذلك موضوعي.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٥٩/٢٠٠٠ جزائي جلسة ١/٥/٢٠٠١ القسم الرابع المجلد السابع ٣٩٠)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Penal Law — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 242. PDF pages: 239.

Ask the assistant about this principle

Guidance based on the principle and its source details, separate from the original collection text.

Related principles

Continue your case in the legal workspace

Open legal workspace