KUWAIT CITY, Oct 1: The Criminal Court fined a citizen, identified only as “A. M.”, KD 10,000 for insulting a segment of society. The Public Prosecution charged the defendant with insulting a segment of Kuwaiti society through a video clip that went viral on social media. The defendant denied the charges. Also, the Criminal Court imposed a fine of KD 50,000 on Dr. Abdul Mutalib Behbehani for inciting sectarian strife through posts he uploaded on his X account that contained statements the court deemed likely to undermine national unity and harm the social fabric. The Misdemeanor Court of Cassation overturned the verdict issued by the Misdemeanor Court of Appeal, which sentenced two brothers to two years in prison with hard labor on charges of alcohol trafficking. The ruling was deemed invalid because the Court of Appeal adjudicated the case directly without referring it back to the Court of First Instance, violating the principle of two-stage litigation. The Misdemeanor Court initially ruled that it lacked subject-matter jurisdiction over the misdemeanor of alcohol trafficking and referred the case to the Criminal Court, considering it a case of recidivism. However, the Court of Appeal ruled that it had jurisdiction and proceeded to hear the case, ultimately issuing the prison sentence.

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

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 1: The Criminal Court adjourned the trials of two expatriates until October 14 – an Indian man accused of murdering his wife in Farwaniya, and a Nepalese female domestic worker accused of murdering her infant daughter in Abu Halifa by placing her in a bag for disposal. In addition, the detention renewal judge ordered the continued detention of a man accused of killing his young friend in Firdous during a quarrel between them.

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

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 1: The General Traffic Department, represented by the Jahra Governorate Traffic Department, recently conducted a series of intensive field traffic campaigns across several roads and areas within the governorate. These operations were carried out as part of the Ministry of Interior’s ongoing efforts to preserve public safety, enforce the law, and strictly monitor traffic behavior to identify and apprehend violators.

The campaigns produced significant results, including the following:

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its firm stance that it will not show leniency toward violators of traffic laws. It also urged the public to play an active role in maintaining road safety by reporting any traffic violations or reckless driving behavior. Reports can be made through the Operations Room hotline (112), the General Traffic Department’s WhatsApp service (99324092), or the “Tawasul” platform.

The Ministry stressed that such cooperation between authorities and the public is vital for enhancing traffic safety and reducing negative practices on the road.