UAE court awards woman Dh30,000 compensation for moral and emotional damage

Appeals Court upheld the ruling, rendering it final and not subject to further appeal

Last updated: August 07, 2025 | 11:25

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Abu Dhabi: A man has been ordered to pay a woman Dh30,000 in compensation for emotional and moral damages, following a ruling by the Abu Dhabi Court for Family, Civil and Administrative Claims, Al Khaleej Arabic daily reported.

The woman had filed a lawsuit seeking Dh50,000 in compensation for the harm she suffered, along with the return of personal belongings she valued at Dh40,000. The court partially upheld her claim, citing the finality of a previous criminal conviction against the defendant.

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Conviction upheld by appeals court

According to court documents, the Al Dhafra Criminal Court had earlier convicted the man of assault and issuing threats. He was sentenced to one month in prison for each offence.

The sentence for the threat charge was suspended for three years from the date of the final verdict. The court also imposed a Dh10,000 fine for each offence.

The Dhafra Appeals Court upheld the ruling, rendering it final and not subject to further appeal.

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Court cites evidence of harm

The woman submitted a medical report in support of her claim. The court confirmed that the man had been legally convicted, establishing his responsibility for the emotional and moral distress she suffered. It ruled that Dh30,000 was a reasonable amount to compensate her for the damages.

However, the court dismissed her claim for the return of personal belongings worth Dh40,000, citing a lack of evidence proving the items were in the defendant’s possession.

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