Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 964

Freedom of thought and expression of opinion, including the right to criticize. Among constitutional principles. Restriction is the exception. The exception may not erase, encroach upon, or suspend the principle. - Permissible publication. Its nature. That which contains nothing offending public morals or affecting persons' dignity or their personal freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution and the law. Publication and criticism not exceeding this limit. Its effect. There is no basis for holding the person responsible accountable as having committed the offence of abuse, defamation, or insult. - An article containing expressions intended to defend a public interest and others intended to defame. The court may balance the two intentions and assess which predominates in the publisher's mind. How this is done. - 208 - The right - Fault giving rise to compensation in tort liability occurs through publication in newspapers involving abuse and defamation even in the absence of malicious intent. The reason thereof.