Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 979

The jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Circuit of the Court of First Instance pursuant to Law 41 of 1993. Subject-matter jurisdiction. Its connection with public policy. It is exceptional jurisdiction that may not be interpreted expansively or extended by analogy. Effect: the court's task is confined to declaring the debtor bankrupt or dismissing the application to declare him bankrupt. Its subject-matter jurisdiction extends to hearing every action arising from the bankruptcy.