Abu Dhabi Court Orders Man to Pay Dhs20,000 Over Verbal Abuse Case

The Abu Dhabi Court of Family, Civil and Administrative Claims has ordered a man to pay Dhs20,000 in compensation to a woman following a verbal assault. The ruling serves as a civil remedy after the defendant was previously convicted in a criminal court for the same incident. Details of the incident The case began when the plaintiff filed a lawsuit seeking Dhs51,000 in damages. She alleged that the defendant used offensive and derogatory language against her in a public setting. The verbal abuse caused her significant psychological distress and emotional harm, leading her to seek legal recourse through the Abu Dhabi judicial system. The civil court noted that the defendant had already faced criminal prosecution for the act. Under UAE law, a criminal conviction for defamation or verbal assault provides a definitive legal basis for the victim to pursue civil compensation for moral and material damages. Court ruling and damages In its assessment, the court confirmed that the man’s actions constituted a fault that directly resulted in harm to the plaintiff. While the woman requested Dhs51,000, the judge determined that Dhs20,000 was a sufficient amount to cover the emotional impact…