Judicial Judgments Archive

A Breach of Trust: The Civil Fallout of an Employee's Embezzlement Scheme In a compelling case highlighting the interplay between criminal convictions and civil liability, the court delivered a decisive judgment in a dis...

The Echo of a Criminal Case: Disentangling Contractual Debt from Prior Acquittals In a protracted and legally intricate dispute, the Al Ain Court of First Instance delivered a decisive ruling that carefully navigated the...

A Tale of Two Courts: Abu Dhabi's Highest Court Settles Jurisdictional Rift with ADGM In a landmark decision aimed at fostering legal certainty and predictability, the General Assembly of the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation...

⚖️ A Landmark Ruling on Judicial Discretion: Why Judges Must Now Explain Their Sentences In a historic session that redefines the contours of criminal sentencing, the General Assembly of the Court of Cassation has establ...

A Question of Detail: High Court Reverses Appeal Dismissal, Clarifying Procedural Law In a significant ruling that navigates the delicate balance between procedural strictness and the fundamental right to appeal, the Abu...

The Essence of an Appeal: A Battle Over Procedure and Principle In a significant ruling that delves into the core principles of procedural justice, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has clarified the standards for filing...

Construction Impasse: Court Orders Property Owner to Pay Contractor and Consultant Over Villa Expansion Dispute In a detailed ruling resolving a multi-faceted construction dispute, the Al Ain Simple Commercial Circuit de...

Digital Trail vs. Paper Title: Supreme Court Revives Niece's Claim in Family Business Dispute In a compelling legal drama that underscores the growing importance of electronic evidence in modern commercial disputes, the...

The Phantom Timeline: Court of Cassation Overturns AED 9 Million Money Laundering Conviction In a stunning reversal that underscores the critical importance of procedural precision in criminal law, the Dubai Court of Cas...

The Fugitive's Appeal: How a Procedural Misstep Barred the Path to the Supreme Court In a case that underscores the critical importance of procedural adherence in the justice system, the Federal Supreme Court delivered a...