Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 381

Recourse to the provisions of the general law where a special law exists. Its criterion. - The misdemeanour of insult by publication. The criminal action and the compensation action arising therefrom must be brought within three months of the date of publication. The basis thereof. Law 3 of 1961. The effect thereof. The compensation action lapses if not brought within the said period unless compelling circumstances preventing its institution exist. - 418 - Civil Procedure