Court in Abu Dhabi declines woman's Dh20,000 demand following her acquittal of theft charges
In a recent ruling at the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court, a woman lost a lawsuit seeking Dh20,000 in compensation from a man who falsely accused her of theft. The case, which originated in Abu Dhabi, centred around a dispute over the false accusation and the potential harm caused.
The defendant had accused the plaintiff of theft, but she was acquitted of the charge in a criminal court. Despite this, the plaintiff argued that the false accusation caused her both material and moral harm. However, the court did not find the legal conditions for liability - fault, harm, and causation - to be met.
The court also found no evidence of malice or recklessness on the defendant's part. Compensation can only be awarded if it is proven that a complaint was lodged maliciously or with intent to cause harm. In this case, the court dismissed the claim, citing the right to report crimes to authorities as guaranteed under Article 37 of the Criminal Procedure Law.
It is important to note that the search results do not specify who filed the theft complaint against the plaintiff who was acquitted in the criminal proceeding. The plaintiff provided a copy of the acquittal judgment and the police complaint filed by the defendant as evidence.
In an unexpected turn, the court ordered the plaintiff to pay court fees, rather than the defendant. This decision has raised questions and sparked discussions about the interpretation and application of the law in such cases.
This ruling serves as a reminder that false accusations, while damaging, may not always lead to financial compensation, especially if there is no evidence of malice or recklessness. It underscores the importance of ensuring the accuracy of information before making serious allegations that can potentially harm another person's reputation.
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