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Daily Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Singer slammed with BD6,000 fine for refusing to pay lyricist
A singer who refused to pay for lyrics has been ordered by the High Civil Court to compensate the poet BD6,000. The story began when the poet, a well-known figure in Bahrain's music scene, wrote three songs and handed them over to the singer based on a simple verbal agreement: payment would follow. But the money never came. After the poet's repeated friendly reminders were met with silence, her lawyer, Aisha Janahi, took the dispute to court. Janahi revealed that her client had worked with the singer since 2016, with their latest collaboration in 2020. Each song was valued at BD2,000, yet despite numerous requests, the singer kept delaying payment. Adding fuel to the fire, the poet demanded the court ban any use or broadcast of the songs on all platforms until the matter was settled. The songs had already been performed publicly and aired on TV and radio, both in Bahrain and overseas, without a single fils paid to the creator. The singer tried to dodge responsibility, claiming there was no proof the lyrics belonged to the poet and that the songs hadn't been officially registered. The court wasn't convinced. It ruled this wasn't about copyright but a straightforward sale of lyrics—something both parties had agreed on. Witnesses backed up the poet's case, explaining that in the music business, payment usually comes before a song is performed or delivered. The poet followed this practice with all her clients. To seal the deal, the court asked the poet to take a sworn oath confirming she had sold the three songs at BD2,000 each—and that she hadn't received a single dinar. With that, the court found the singer guilty of failing to meet her obligations and ordered her to pay the full BD6,000 to the poet—justice served for the unpaid creator.
Gulf Insider
24-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Mining Rig Deal Goes Bust, Court Orders BD10,000 Refund
A protracted court battle over an undelivered cryptocurrency mining rig ended with the High Civil Court ordering the seller to refund around BD10,000. The incident leading to the case started three years ago when the victim ordered a cryptocurrency mining machine from a woman for BD9,970. However, the deal signed in December 2021 was never fulfilled, where the machine was originally promised to be delivered in February the following year. A receipt, dated and signed and bearing the stamp of her sole proprietorship, confirmed the sum had changed hands. According to the claimant's lawyer, Mohammed Al Mahdi, his client waited well past the deadline before sending a notice asking for the machine. There was no reply. He then took the matter to the Consumer Protection Directorate, which referred the case to the Public Prosecution. Representative picture The woman was fined BD1,000 under a criminal order. She objected. Her objection was dismissed by the Lower Criminal Court, which upheld the fine. The buyer submitted the ruling along with records of the deal as part of the civil claim. In its judgment, the court said the criminal order, having gone unchallenged within the legal time frame, carried weight in civil proceedings. The facts, it said, were settled. The machine was neither delivered nor refunded, and the evidence was clear. The woman had not disputed the receipt or the amount. The court ruled she must pay back BD9,970 and cover the cost of the case, including legal fees.
Daily Tribune
24-05-2025
- Daily Tribune
Mining rig deal goes bust: Court orders BD10,000 refund
A protracted court battle over an undelivered cryptocurrency mining rig ended with the High Civil Court ordering the seller to refund around BD10,000. The incident leading to the case started three years ago when the victim ordered a cryptocurrency mining machine from a woman for BD9,970. However, the deal signed in December 2021 was never fulfilled, where the machine was originally promised to be delivered in February the following year. A receipt, dated and signed and bearing the stamp of her sole proprietorship, confirmed the sum had changed hands. According to the claimant's lawyer, Mohammed Al Mahdi, his client waited well past the deadline before sending a notice asking for the machine. There was no reply. He then took the matter to the Consumer Protection Directorate, which referred the case to the Public Prosecution. Representative picture The woman was fined BD1,000 under a criminal order. She objected. Her objection was dismissed by the Lower Criminal Court, which upheld the fine. The buyer submitted the ruling along with records of the deal as part of the civil claim. In its judgment, the court said the criminal order, having gone unchallenged within the legal time frame, carried weight in civil proceedings. The facts, it said, were settled. The machine was neither delivered nor refunded, and the evidence was clear. The woman had not disputed the receipt or the amount. The court ruled she must pay back BD9,970 and cover the cost of the case, including legal fees.
Gulf Insider
11-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Family Compensated for Injuries, Trauma in Reckless Driving Case
The High Civil Court has ordered nearly BD10,000 in compensation to be paid to a family after a reckless driving incident left a father with permanent injuries and caused emotional distress to his two minor sons. It held the driver and his insurer jointly responsible for the crash, which left the man with a 15 per cent permanent disability and caused psychological harm to the children. The decision was upheld by the High Civil Appeals Court and followed the driver's conviction in criminal court. Crash The father had been driving with his sons when the crash happened. He suffered a torn ligament in his left knee, a broken tooth, and abrasions to his face and limbs. Surgery was required, and he continues to suffer pain and limited movement in the knee. Scar Zahraa Neama, who acted for the plaintiff, said her client had also been left with a five-centimetre scar on his left knee, scarring on his right forearm, and difficulty straightening his leg. Medical records supported these injuries. Based on assessments by medical examiners, the court accepted that the injuries had left lasting damage. It ordered BD5,000 to cover physical harm, BD1,000 for distress and fear, and BD1,454.72 in medical costs. Fees A further BD24 was awarded for filing fees and other charges. The total payout reached BD7,478.72. The court also acknowledged the emotional toll on the children, bringing the full compensation close to BD10,000.
Daily Tribune
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Family compensated for injuries, trauma in reckless driving case
The High Civil Court has ordered nearly BD10,000 in compensation to be paid to a family after a reckless driving incident left a father with permanent injuries and caused emotional distress to his two minor sons. It held the driver and his insurer jointly responsible for the crash, which left the man with a 15 per cent permanent disability and caused psychological harm to the children. The decision was upheld by the High Civil Appeals Court and followed the driver's conviction in criminal court. Crash The father had been driving with his sons when the crash happened. He suffered a torn ligament in his left knee, a broken tooth, and abrasions to his face and limbs. Surgery was required, and he continues to suffer pain and limited movement in the knee. Scar Zahraa Neama, who acted for the plaintiff, said her client had also been left with a five-centimetre scar on his left knee, scarring on his right forearm, and difficulty straightening his leg. Medical records supported these injuries. Based on assessments by medical examiners, the court accepted that the injuries had left lasting damage. It ordered BD5,000 to cover physical harm, BD1,000 for distress and fear, and BD1,454.72 in medical costs. Fees A further BD24 was awarded for filing fees and other charges. The total payout reached BD7,478.72.
