Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 767

Subject-matter jurisdiction. Its relation to public policy. The consequence thereof. It is deemed to be before the court even if not pleaded before it, and the court rules on it of its own motion. - The criterion for determining the subject-matter jurisdiction of each judicial body. It is the relief sought by the plaintiff. - The jurisdiction of the Labour Circuit of the Court of First Instance over labour disputes. Subject-matter jurisdiction relating to public policy. - The employer's withholding of the worker's passport after termination of the employment relationship. A breach of its obligation. The worker may claim compensation from it for the resulting damage, and the Labour Circuit has jurisdiction to hear his action. A judgment departing from this. An error in the application of the law. Requiring its cassation.