Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1770

Permissible publication. Its nature. That which does not offend public morals or infringe persons' dignity or their personal freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution and the law. Exceeding this limit. Its effect. Holding the person responsible accountable as the perpetrator of the offense of insult and defamation or affront, and likewise holding him liable for the harm resulting therefrom. - The critic or publisher. He must adhere to suitable expressions, appropriate words, and the public interest, and not resort to a style of arbitrariness and ridicule or use expressions suggesting to the reader a different or inappropriate meaning or one going beyond the limited extent contained in his presentation of or commentary on the incident. The reason for this. The article's inclusion of expressions intended to defend a public interest and others intended to defame. The court may weigh the two intentions and assess which predominates in the publisher. - Publication of offensive material. A fault giving rise to tort liability. Its inference. Within the authority of the trial court. The condition for this. Example. Natural obligation: