Cassation Court Advisor: 'Approximately 20,000 Appeals Ruled on Last Year in a Historic First'

- Speeding up the resolution of appeals and clearing the backlog are among the key challenges of the new judicial year... “We are in the era of litigation automation”

The President of the Court of Cassation, Advisor Dr. Adel Majid Bursali, confirmed that the court resolved approximately 20,000 appeals during the past judicial year, in addition to issuing thousands of preliminary rulings and decisions on suspending or rejecting enforcement, considering this achievement a historical precedent since the establishment of the court.

Bursali stated, in a speech during the meeting of the General Assembly of Advisors of the Court of Cassation marking the launch of the new judicial year, that the convening of the assembly represents an important occasion to enhance communication and consultation among the court’s judges, and to work on elevating justice and developing judicial performance to meet the expectations of litigants.

He clarified that the General Assembly convenes within the framework of what the Law Regulating the Judiciary has guaranteed regarding the organization of the court’s work and the formation of its departments, and to discuss matters related to the smooth operation of judicial work, thereby achieving justice and affirming the rule of law and the authority of the judiciary.

He noted that the Kuwaiti judiciary has proven throughout its history its ability to safeguard the trust entrusted to it, even attaining a prominent position among Arab judicial systems, emphasizing that this was achieved thanks to the efforts and contributions of current and former judges in enhancing security, reassurance, and confidence in obtaining rights and protecting freedoms.

Bursali stressed the importance of preserving the judiciary’s ancient heritage, saying: “Let us always preserve our distinguished judicial heritage, so that our judiciary remains in its high, prestigious status and exalted standing.”

He pointed out that the main challenges of the new judicial year involve speeding up the resolution of appeals and working to clear the accumulated backlog with the usual efficiency, calling for continued efforts and leveraging the experience of judges, as well as utilizing digital justice to the greatest extent possible, stating: “We are in the era of litigation automation.”

He noted that the rulings and decisions issued by the court during the past judicial year included legal and judicial principles, rules, and values that contributed to establishing justice, expressing his appreciation for the efforts made by the court’s members.

Bursali also expressed gratitude and appreciation for the material and moral support provided by the state to the judiciary and its members, under the patronage of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, commending the support of His Highness the Prime Minister, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, for the judiciary.

The President of the Court of Cassation concluded his speech by praying for success and prosperity for the members of the judicial authority and their assistants in fulfilling their mission, wishing them a successful judicial year in which their efforts are rewarded with acceptance and good recompense.