Kuwaiti Woman Acquitted Of Defamation Charges In Alleged Love Affair Case

The Misdemeanor Court of First Instance in Kuwait has acquitted a Kuwaiti woman accused of defaming and insulting her friend by alleging that she was involved in an illicit affair with her father. The case, which centered on accusations of slander and false claims, was dismissed due to a lack of concrete evidence.

Incident Details

According to the case file, the complainant testified that she was at home with her husband—who is the father of the accused—when the defendant unexpectedly arrived. The accused allegedly shouted at her, demanded that her father leave the house, and accused her of adultery. She further claimed that the accused falsely stated that her father was not her husband, which led to the defamation charge.

Legal Defense and Verdict

Defense lawyer Inam Haider successfully argued that the case lacked the fundamental elements required to establish defamation. She emphasized that:

• There was no material evidence proving the accused had committed defamation.
• The alleged incident lacked criminal intent, further weakening the prosecution’s argument.
• The accusation appeared to be fabricated and malicious, especially given the revelation that the complainant was secretly married to the accused’s father.
• The circumstances of the alleged incident made it highly improbable to have occurred as described.

Taking these arguments into account, the court ruled in favor of the defendant, leading to her acquittal.

Legal Implications

This case highlights the importance of solid evidence in defamation lawsuits and the need to establish both intent and material proof before a conviction can be secured. The ruling reinforces the legal principle that accusations must be substantiated with credible evidence to hold up in court.