Second Opinion:
With all due respect to my colleague Mr. Al Sir, but I am of the opinion that the elements of convictions
were not present in the case at hand. [This is] because there is no one single evidence testifies that the
house in question, is a place of prostitution as it is stipulated in article 154(2) of the criminal act for the
year 1991. The absence of this one single element constitutes sufficient grounds to reject the accusation
and the penalty pursuant to article 155 and 154. Therefore, I am of the opinion to reject the accusation
and the penalty under these two articles and to acquit the accused, while upholding the conviction of
the second accused under article 78 of the criminal code for the year 1991.
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Mohammed Ali Al Hadi Al jamri
Judge of the Appeal Court
Member of the bench
Third Opinion:
I agree with the opinion of my honorable colleague of the Second opinion to some extent and in its
conclusion.
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Mohammed Al Motasim Ibraheem
Supreme Court Judge
Head of the Bench
15/2/1996
Final Verdict:
1. Conviction and punishment under articles 154 and 155 of the criminal code for the year 1991
shall be revoked, and we order that the accused be set free immediately.
2. Uphold the conviction of the second accused under article 78 of the criminal code and the
penalty of 40 whip lashes [Islamic] Hadd.
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Mohammed Al Motasim Ibraheem
Supreme Court Judge
Head of the Bench
15/2/1996