Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2238

An action for compensation for publication offences. It lapses upon the expiry of three months from the date of publication. This applies to an action for compensation before the civil court or the criminal court. Failure to observe this - 415 - Civil Procedure time limit. Its effect. Lapse of the right to bring the action. The rule that criminal proceedings stay civil proceedings does not apply to the time limit prescribed for bringing the action.