Court in Abu Dhabi declines woman's Dh20,000 compensation demand following theft charges dismissal
In a recent ruling in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, a woman lost a civil lawsuit seeking Dh20,000 in compensation from a man who falsely accused her of theft. The lawsuit was dismissed by the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court.
The case stemmed from an incident at the woman's workplace, where she was subjected to an attack. Despite the attack, she was acquitted of the theft charge in criminal court. The woman argued that the false accusation caused her both material and moral harm, and supported her claim with a copy of the acquittal judgment and the police complaint filed by the defendant.
However, the court noted that compensation can only be awarded if it is proven that a complaint was lodged maliciously or with intent to cause harm. In this case, no evidence of malice or recklessness was found on the defendant's part. The court's decision was based on the right of individuals to report crimes to authorities, as guaranteed by Article 37 of the Criminal Procedure Law.
Interestingly, another case in Abu Dhabi saw a court ordering a company to pay ex-employee Dh274,000 in gratuity benefits. This goes to show the complexities of the UAE's legal system and the importance of understanding the specific circumstances of each case.
Unfortunately for the woman, the legal conditions for liability - fault, harm, and causation - were not met. As a result, she was ordered to pay court fees. No further details about the man are provided in the article, and no information is given about any further legal actions that the woman may take.
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