Ahmad 
A woman lost custody of her four children following a ruling by the Kuwaiti Court of Appeals, due to allegations of practicing witchcraft and sorcery against her ex-husband.
The decision was made after the plaintiff presented evidence, including the testimony of a woman who claimed to have performed magical acts, implicating the mother in these activities.
During the hearings, the father’s lawyer, Houra Al-Habeeb, presented compelling evidence, including voice messages and images of controversial rituals that the mother was accused of conducting.
Al-Habeeb noted that the financial relationship between the accused woman and the complainant had deteriorated over a monetary dispute, prompting the latter to reveal details of the mother’s actions.
The court, after reviewing the evidence and hearing witness testimonies, concluded that the mother’s actions were inconsistent with the responsibilities of caring for her children, leading to the revocation of her custody and its transfer to the father.
In Kuwait, witchcraft and sorcery are criminal offenses punishable under the law. The Kuwaiti Penal Code prescribes penalties for practicing witchcraft and sorcery, including imprisonment, fines, or both. The length of imprisonment can be determined based on the severity of the crime, and in some cases, sentences may include life imprisonment if the act results in significant harm or death.
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