Judicial Judgments Archive

Beyond Double Jeopardy: Court Unravels Employee's Second Embezzlement Scheme In a compelling legal narrative that underscores the meticulous nature of justice, the Al Ain Criminal Court of Appeal overturned a lower court...

The Anatomy of a Corporate Betrayal In a case that underscores the critical importance of trust in business dealings, the Al Ain Criminal Court delivered a verdict against an employee who exploited a position of authorit...

When a Criminal Conviction Isn't Enough: Supreme Court Demands Deeper Financial Probe in Embezzlement Dispute In a significant ruling that underscores the distinct boundaries between criminal culpability and civil liabil...

A Tale of Two Courts: Resolving the Jurisdictional Clash Over a Foreign Arbitral Award In a landmark decision clarifying the intricate relationship between Dubai's onshore and offshore legal systems, the Conflicts of Jur...

⚖️ The Peril of Procedural Timelines: When a Substantive Dispute Faces an Urgent Deadline In a compelling commercial dispute that ascended to the highest court in Abu Dhabi, a case centered on a 'guarantee cheque' from a...

Quest for Compensation: Court of Cassation Clarifies Limits on Unfair Dismissal and Bonus Claims In a definitive ruling that reinforces key principles of UAE Labour Law, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has clarified the...

Conviction for False Report Overturned: Supreme Court Faults Lower Courts for Vague Reasoning and Lack of Proof of Malice In a significant ruling that underscores the critical importance of thorough judicial reasoning, t...

A High-Stakes Poultry Deal and a Vanishing Debtor In a compelling commercial dispute that navigates the complex realities of business arrangements in the UAE, the appellate court has affirmed that a legally registered co...

A Father's Challenge to Custody and Dowry: The Best Interests of Children with Special Needs Prevail In a deeply personal and legally significant family law case, the Court of Cassation delivered a definitive ruling that...

The Price of Deceit: A Tale of a Forged Car Receipt In a case that underscores the serious legal consequences of what might seem like a minor deception, the highest court has finalized the conviction of an executive dire...