"Lover" Loses Lawsuit for Psychological and Moral Damages in Bahrain

TDT | Manama

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A man in Bahrain has lost a lawsuit against another man, seeking compensation for psychological and moral damages after the defendant filed a police report accusing him of adultery.

The plaintiff claimed that the defendant's accusations, which were later dropped due to insufficient evidence, caused him significant emotional distress and damage to his reputation.

The plaintiff, who was accused of having an affair with the defendant's wife, sought 950 Bahraini dinars in compensation. He argued that the defendant's false accusations led to an investigation by the Public Prosecution, which ultimately dismissed the case. The plaintiff claimed that the investigation and subsequent accusations caused him emotional distress and negatively impacted his work and personal life.

However, the defendant's lawyer Eman Hassan presented a strong defense, arguing that her client had a legitimate reason to file the report.

She stated that the defendant had been married to his wife for 21 years and noticed changes in their relationship, including her growing distance and apparent attraction to another man. The defendant discovered that his wife was communicating with another man on her phone, using a nickname, and engaging in romantic conversations.

The defendant's lawyer further argued that the defendant's wife subsequently filed for divorce, admitting in court that she had grown to dislike her husband and feared temptation. The court granted her divorce, ordering the defendant to return her dowry.

The defense also highlighted that the plaintiff was never cleared of the adultery accusations due to insufficient evidence and that his lawsuit was an attempt to gain financial advantage at the defendant's expense.

The court ultimately ruled in favour of the defendant, dismissing the plaintiff's claim for compensation. The court found no evidence that the defendant had abused his right to file a police report with malicious intent or recklessness. The court concluded that the defendant's actions were justified based on the evidence presented, and the plaintiff failed to prove that the defendant's report was false or without merit.