KCC 1324/2016
This case involved the validity of evidence of indecent assault.
Background
The office of public prosecution accused a defendant of indecent assault of a victim. The office requested the court penalize the defendant according to the relevant laws.
The court suspended the announcement of the ruling on the condition that the defendant paid a guarantee of 1000 Dinars and demonstrate good conduct for two years.
The office and the defendant appealed the ruling before the court of appeal. The court upheld the appealed ruling.
The defendant appealed the ruling before the court of cassation. He said in his grounds of appeal that the ruling had erred in the application of law. He said that the victim had inaccurately described the accident.
Decision
The court said that this argument was invalid. The court said that the court had considered all aspects of the case properly and established the ruling on the grounds of solid evidence.
The court upheld the appealed ruling.