Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 4422

The disagreement among jurists in determining the period within which lineage is denied and the ruler's selection of a specified period in accordance with the opinion of some jurists. Article 176 of Law A5 of 1984. Does not violate an established Sharia principle or conflict with the objectives of the noble Sharia. Its consequence. A plea of unconstitutionality of that article. Ineffective and inadmissible. - Procedures for an action of mutual imprecation. Must be taken within fifteen days from the time of birth or knowledge thereof, pursuant to Article 177 of Law 51 of 1984. They concern litigation procedures. The ruler may delimit adjudication as to time, place or type and determine the period within which a claimant brings his action, to stabilise rights and eradicate disputes concerning them.