The Public Prosecution had filed a claim against a person for repeatedly working during prayer times and asked the court to charge him and subject him to a discretionary punishment, as well as heighten the punishment due to the repeated violation.

The defendant denied the claims and stated that he was arrested while outside the shop.

The General Court requested evidence from the prosecution and listened to the witnesses from the Authority. Based on that, the responses, the defendant's denial, and the witnesses' statements confirming the charges and that he was in the shop when the prayer time came, the court confirmed the charges against the defendant.

The court sentenced him to ten days in prison, including the detention period, and 20 lashes.

Summary: The defendant was sentenced to ten days in prison and 20 lashes for repeatedly working during prayer times, despite denying the charges, as the court confirmed the charges based on witness statements, with the Court of Appeal upholding the ruling.

The Court of Appeal endorsed the ruling.