Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 4724

Ascertaining the facts of the case, assessing evidence and documents, and determining or denying that the injury occurred during and because of work. Within the authority of the court of merits. The condition for that. - Considering an injury a work injury pursuant to Article 65 of the Labour Law. Its criterion. That the worker's injury resulted from an accident occurring during and because of work. - Disease in occupational risks. Means harm affecting the body as a result of work gradually and imperceptibly. An example. - The employer's inaction or the worker's failure to notify the Ministry of Social Affairs of the worker's injury. May not be used as a pretext to deprive the worker of his rights arising from the work injury.