Which supreme judicial body in Kuwait, established by Law No. 14 of 1973, possesses exclusive jurisdiction to interpret constitutional provisions, adjudicate the constitutionality of laws and decrees, and rule on election challenges?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. The Constitutional Court

  1. Step 1: The Constitutional Court of Kuwait (Al-Mahkama Al-Dusturiya) is the highest authority on constitutional interpretation in the state.
  2. Step 2: It possesses the binding authority to review whether legislative statutes or Amiri decrees conform with the 1962 Constitution.
  3. Step 3: It also investigates disputes over parliamentary election results and has historically reviewed the constitutionality of parliamentary dissolutions.
Answer
The Constitutional Court.
Why not the others: 'The Court of Cassation' is the highest appellate court for civil, criminal, and commercial cases, not constitutional review; 'State Audit Bureau' is a financial audit agency; 'Supreme Council for Planning' is an economic advisory body.

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