Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 508

Determining compensation for bodily injury by diya. Its case. Where the injury is one for which diya or prescribed arsh is payable in accordance with the provisions of Islamic Sharia and the schedule of diyas. Absence of this. Its effect. Compensation therefor according to the assessment of the court of merits. The absence from the schedule of diyas of a provision for entitlement to diya or part thereof in the event of loss of the ability to control urination and the ability to control defecation. Its effect. An equitable judicial assessment is made therefor, not exceeding the diya for loss of life.