Judicial Judgments Archive

A Worker's Fight for Justice After a Debilitating Injury In a case that underscores the critical distinction between work-related injuries and general illness, the Al Ain Labor Court of Appeal delivered a nuanced judgmen...

When Procedure Becomes the Battleground: Supreme Court Reinstates Lawyer's Fee Award Overturned on a Technicality In a compelling legal saga that underscores the critical distinction between procedural pathways and subst...

Procedural Precision vs. Judicial Duty: A Landmark Ruling on the Nature of Appeals In a significant decision clarifying the procedural requirements for lodging an appeal, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has overturned a...

A Landmark Shift in Criminal Justice Policy In a historic session held on March 26, 2026, the General Assembly of the Court of Cassation, the highest judicial body in the land, delivered a groundbreaking decision that fu...

⚖️ Landmark Overhaul of Wage Protection System Announced In a significant move to bolster labor rights and ensure financial stability for private sector employees, the UAE Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation has...

⚖️ Account Closed vs. Insufficient Funds: A Landmark Ruling Unifies Cheque Enforcement Across the UAE In a pivotal decision addressing a critical ambiguity in commercial law, the UAE's highest judicial body for unifying...

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...