publish time

25/01/2024

author name Arab Times

publish time

25/01/2024

The Criminal Court rejects the prosecution of a mentally ill citizen for premeditated murder.

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 25: In a recent legal development, the Criminal Court, under the leadership of Counselor Dhuwayhi Dwayhi, has made a significant ruling in a premeditated murder case. The accused, who stands accused of pouring gasoline on a citizen and setting him on fire during a dispute over a parking lot, has been placed in psychiatric care.

The court's decision comes after careful consideration of evidence confirming the accused's mental illness, as outlined in his psychiatric file. The ruling deems the accused not criminally responsible for his actions, leading to the decision to admit him to psychiatric care. This case highlights the intersection of mental health and criminal responsibility within the legal system.