Corporate Lawsuits and Rulings... via 'Sahl Business'
As an additional step toward transferring judicial procedures to the digital space, the new services allow companies, institutions, and banks to monitor their cases in real-time and receive instant notifications regarding lawsuits, rulings, and judicial announcements, without the need to visit courts. These services were launched by the Ministry of Justice through the “Sahl Business” application.
In a special statement to “Al-Rai,” Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice Awat Al-Sand announced the launch of new judicial services as part of the Ministry’s digital transformation projects, via the “Sahl Business” application dedicated to business owners, companies, legal entities, and banks.
She clarified that the service, which began on July 9 through integration with the Public Authority for Civil Information, enables registered legal entities on “Sahl Business” to receive instant notifications to follow up on developments in cases filed by or against them. This includes alerts when a new lawsuit is registered or a ruling is issued, whether in favor of or against the company.
She noted that “the service represents an important step in developing the business environment, as it allows legal entities to monitor their judicial status electronically without the need to visit court offices, thereby saving time and facilitating procedures.”
Al-Sand affirmed that “Sahl Business” provides authorized users with the ability to access case data related to companies, institutions, and banks, whether they are plaintiffs or defendants, and to follow up on case developments and judicial announcements electronically. She added that “the Ministry of Justice is proceeding according to a comprehensive vision for developing the judicial system, which focuses on updating legislation, completing digital transformation projects, and improving the efficiency of services provided to visitors, in line with global developments and to enhance the speed of completion and quality of performance, in accordance with the directives of Minister of Justice Advisor Nasser Al-Samait.”
She added that “the next phase will focus on several key priorities, including developing legislation, accelerating litigation procedures, enhancing digital transformation, and upgrading court infrastructure, alongside investing in human resources and empowering national talents across various sectors of the Ministry.” She confirmed that “developing national cadres receives significant attention through specialized training and qualification programs, and the implementation of a plan to Kuwaitize the judicial authority according to a clear timeline, ensuring sustainable institutional performance and improving the efficiency of judicial work.”
Regarding the update of the legislative system, Al-Sand affirmed that “the achieved results reflect the success of the Ministry’s plan to review and develop legislation, which contributes to addressing legal gaps, simplifying procedures, and creating a more flexible legal environment.”
The Undersecretary explained that “legislative development has directly impacted the speed of completing judicial services. Furthermore, removing certain legislative barriers has helped accelerate the issuance of penal orders, with a single judge able to issue approximately 700 penal orders in a single session.”
She added that “electronic litigation has also contributed to speeding up penal orders related to traffic cases, which previously took a long time due to high volumes, but are now completed within hours thanks to digital transformation and the re-engineering of procedures.” She noted that “the Ministry has made progress in the field of judicial announcements, issuing 6,462 announcements in one month, reflecting the impact of electronic systems on improving work efficiency and accelerating procedures.”
Al-Sand confirmed that “the Ministry is working to expedite litigation procedures by expanding the use of modern technologies, developing judicial systems, and reengineering processes, thereby shortening the time required to resolve cases and enhancing the efficiency of court operations.” She emphasized that “the digital transformation at the Ministry of Justice is not limited to providing electronic services alone, but represents a comprehensive shift in the way judicial work is managed, thereby strengthening transparency, speed, and accuracy, and aligning with the state’s vision of building more efficient and innovative government institutions.”
