Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 181

The provisions of laws and equivalent regulatory decisions apply only to facts and legal positions arising during the period from their effective date until their repeal. They do not apply retroactively - 373 - Civil Procedure to preceding facts unless retroactive effect is established by an express provision in the law or decision. Departure from this provision is impermissible where it is clear and unambiguous. - An employee must remain medically fit throughout the period of service to perform the duties of the post. Issuance of the medical authority's decision determining medical unfitness. Its effect: termination of service as of the date on which the General Medical Council determines medical unfitness. The employee's remaining in service after that date. Entitlement to wages for work during that period without any other employment effects arising. The challenged judgment's adherence to this view. Correct in law. Example. 4- Its application in terms of place:-