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Gulf Insider
3 days ago
- Health
- Gulf Insider
Prosecutors Seek Death Sentence For Man for Murdering
Prosecutors have called for the death sentence for a man accused of murdering his neighbour in Shakhura, insisting a psychiatric report shows he was fully aware of his actions. Addressing the High Criminal Court yesterday, the Public Prosecution said the defendant, in his forties, had planned the killing and carried it out with intent. A medical panel confirmed he bore full responsibility at the time of the attack. Sound mind Claims that he was not of sound mind were brushed aside. The prosecution cited a statement from the defendant's brother, who said his mental condition had improved, and stressed that the forensic report ruled out any disorder affecting his judgement. The defence maintained its position. Records The lawyer presented records showing his client had been admitted to hospital some 25 years ago and urged the court to include the full medical file in the case. He also asked that the defendant be reassessed by a medical committee to determine whether he could be held to account for his actions. Asked directly by the judges, the defendant said he had a medical history but could not remember what happened on the day in question. The court ordered a new review by the relevant medical panel and set 16 June for the examination. State of mind A full report is to be submitted, focusing on the defendant's state of mind during the incident. His medical file will be attached to the case papers. In the same hearing, lawyer Abdulrahman Ghonaim filed a request for compensation. He said the crime had left the victim's children fatherless, the youngest being only two, and argued that the impact of the act warranted redress. Body The case began when police in the Northern Governorate found a body near a house in Shakhura. The victim had been stabbed several times. Prosecutors and forensic experts were dispatched to the scene, where the body was inspected and evidence gathered. Samples were collected for testing and witness statements taken. Security camera footage helped identify the suspect, who turned out to be a neighbour and a relative of the victim. Arrest He was arrested on the orders of the Prosecution. During questioning, he admitted to the killing. He said he had lain in wait for the victim due to an old dispute and attacked him with a knife as he stepped out of his home. Also read: Bahrain Becomes First Emirates Destination To Be Exclusively Served With Airbus A350
Daily Tribune
17-03-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Court orders hospital to pay BD11,000 debt for unpaid medical supplies
TDT | Manama A hospital that received more than BD11,000 worth of medical supplies but refused to pay has been ordered by the court to settle the debt. This came after failing to dispute its own signatures and stamps on purchase documents despite trying to discredit them as mere photocopies. The supplier took the matter to court, arguing that the hospital had placed the orders, accepted delivery, and signed off on the paperwork, yet failed to pay what was owed. In response, the hospital tried to cast doubt on the documents, claiming they were only photocopies and should not be relied upon. But the court dismissed this line of defence, pointing out that the hospital had not actually denied the signatures or stamps linked to its staff. Unpaid bill Lawyer Abdulrahman Ghonaim, representing the supplier, said the company had delivered the medical supplies as requested but had been left with an unpaid bill of BD11,374. Despite reminders, the hospital did not settle the amount, forcing the company to take legal action. It sought a ruling compelling the hospital to pay the full sum, plus 10 percent interest from the date of the claim until full repayment, along with legal fees and court costs. Agreement To support its case, the supplier presented a copy of a credit facility agreement for up to BD15,000, with a 60-day repayment period, signed and stamped by the hospital's authorised signatory. It also submitted purchase orders showing the hospital had requested the supplies, as well as invoices confirming delivery. These, too, bore signatures from hospital staff acknowledging receipt, along with official stamps. A copy of a formal demand for payment, sent to the hospital, was also submitted. Legal weight The hospital's lawyer countered by rejecting all photocopies and documents, arguing they had no legal weight and asking the court to throw out the case. The supplier's representative, however, pointed out that the hospital had not directly denied any of the signatures or stamps. If necessary, the supplier was prepared to present original documents. Evidence The court referred to a ruling from the Court of Cassation, stating that a private document stands as evidence against its signatory unless the signature is explicitly denied or alleged to be forged. The judges noted that the hospital's defence rested entirely on dismissing photocopies, without actually disputing the signatures or stamps attributed to its representatives. The hospital had also not contested its contractual ties with the supplier, nor had it denied receiving the supplies. Rejection of documents A general rejection of documents, the court said, was not enough. Under Article 13 of the Evidence Law, a private document is deemed valid unless there is a clear denial of the handwriting, signature, stamp, or fingerprint.
