20,000 Appeals Resolved by the Court of Cassation

The Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary and President of the Court of Cassation, Justice Dr. Adel Al-Bursali, commended the Court of Cassation’s efforts in adjudicating approximately 20,000 appeals during the judicial year nearing its conclusion. He emphasized the importance of expediting the resolution of appeals and efficiently clearing the backlog with the recognized competence in the new judicial year.

Speaking at a ceremony marking the convening of the General Assembly of the Court of Cassation, Justice Dr. Al-Bursali stated that these efforts align with the provisions of the Law Regulating the Judiciary, which governs the court’s operations, the formation of its chambers, and the review of matters pertinent to the smooth functioning of the judicial process. This framework aims to achieve true justice and uphold the rule of law and the judicial authority that we all aspire to.

He outlined that the primary challenges for the new judicial year include accelerating the resolution of appeals and clearing accumulated cases through established efficiency, effort, and expertise, as well as leveraging digital justice to the greatest extent possible in the era of automated litigation.

Justice Dr. Al-Bursali added that the issued judgments and rulings have solidified the principles and rules of legal and judicial practice. He highlighted a historic precedent: the issuance of preliminary judgments and decisions to suspend or reject enforcement, which had not occurred since the establishment of the Court.

For further details: He confirmed during his speech at the General Assembly that the issued judgments and rulings have entrenched the principles and rules of legal and judicial work. The Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary noted that the Court of Cassation resolved 20,000 appeals this year.

The Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary and President of the Court of Cassation, Justice Dr. Adel Al-Bursali, commended the Court of Cassation’s efforts in adjudicating approximately 20,000 appeals during the judicial year nearing its conclusion, emphasizing the importance of expediting the resolution of appeals and efficiently clearing the backlog with recognized competence in the new judicial year.

Speaking at a ceremony marking the convening of the General Assembly of the Court of Cassation, Justice Dr. Al-Bursali stated that these efforts align with the provisions of the Law Regulating the Judiciary, which governs the court’s operations, the formation of its chambers, and the review of matters pertinent to the smooth functioning of the judicial process. This framework aims to achieve true justice and uphold the rule of law and the judicial authority that we all aspire to.

He outlined that the primary challenges for the new judicial year include accelerating the resolution of appeals and clearing accumulated cases through established efficiency, effort, and expertise, as well as leveraging digital justice to the greatest extent possible in the era of automated litigation.

He added that the issued judgments and rulings have solidified the principles and rules of legal and judicial practice, highlighting a historic precedent: the issuance of preliminary judgments and decisions to suspend or reject enforcement, which had not occurred since the establishment of the Court.

He stated that the Kuwaiti judiciary has proven its ability to safeguard the trust placed in it, thereby securing its position among the leading judicial systems in Arab countries. He emphasized the importance of preserving this judicial heritage and maintaining its prestigious status.

He expressed gratitude and appreciation for the material and moral support provided by the State to the judiciary and its members, under the gracious patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, may God protect and guard them. He also extended his thanks to His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah, the Prime Minister, for his valued support of the judiciary.

He noted that the convening of the Court’s General Assembly represents an important occasion to enhance communication and consultation among the court’s judges, and to work toward advancing justice and improving judicial performance, thereby fulfilling the aspirations and hopes of litigants in the country.