Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 146

The general rule is that the new law applies to legal positions formed after its entry into force and to the future effects arising from previous legal positions. The exception: the effects of transactions concluded under the old law remain subject to it unless the provisions of the new law relate to public policy. Article 3 of the Civil Code. Example. - The direct effect of Law 20 of 1992 concerning exemption from Credit and Savings Bank loans and instalments for government houses. Its implication. From the date of its issuance, government houses may not be disposed of without the approval of the Public Housing Authority if there are minors among the deceased's children. Example.