Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3686

Reporting crimes. A right granted to individuals, which they exercise within the limits of the law. Effect: they are not liable for compensation merely because the report is false and causes damage to the person reported against, unless abuse of this right with the aim of harming others is established. Assessing whether this exists or not. Within the authority of the trial court, provided it bases its judgment on reasonable grounds. - Assessing compensation making good the damage in its two elements. A matter of fact, so long as there is no statutory provision requiring adherence to particular criteria or specified methods in that respect. Its condition. Example of an award of compensation for abuse of the right to report. - 678 - Obligation