Heavy ‘penalty’ in wife-bashing

30/12/2025

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 30: The Civil Court has ordered a citizen to pay his wife KD 15,000 in compensation for assaulting her and their children. The court also decided to reopen an earlier case against him that had been closed by the Public Prosecution. The case stems from a complaint the wife filed with the Public Prosecution, which was initially closed after she withdrew it following her husband’s promises of reconciliation.

However, he later broke those promises and evicted her from their home. During the court session, the woman’s defense counsel Lawyer Hawra Al-Habib argued that the husband had betrayed her trust, and emphasized that someone who lies cannot be trusted. She requested both compensation and the reopening of the complaint, both of which the court approved. Lawyer Al-Habib highlighted that physical assault is unjustifiable under any religion and constitutes a punishable crime. She noted that the wife had initially withdrawn her complaint based on her husband’s apology and promises, which he failed to honor, making him legally accountable.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff