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6 available 6 • View allThe procedure for filing a civil case based on a criminal case
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Q: Hi.
Can someone advise me if the civil case can be filed directly in the court by the victim OR hiring a legal firm is mandatory?
The criminal case has already been filed and the investigation is underway.
Thanks.

Jan 15, 2019
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Civil case against a bounced cheque for personal loan
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Q: I have a personal loan with a local bank. I lost my job and defaulted in the last few months. The current outstanding is AED 179,000.
They presented a cheque of AED 472k, paid the fine and came out a few months before. Now, they are calling about a civil case if not paid within this month.
Please advise

Feb 7, 2019
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Travel bank checking before travelling to the UAE
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Q: Due to family issues, after my visa expired due to cancellation, I left the UAE before 2 months with credit card dues of AED 15000.
Before cancellation, I had a case of cheque bounce for a loan. For that, I have paid a fine of 5k. After clearing the case, I cancelled and left.
Now, I want to come back. May I know about any problem at the airport if I arrived there in any emirate?

Oct 4, 2018
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Legal assistance in checking case details after failing online

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Q: Dear Sir,
Good Day.
I have already done a case check and found out that I have 2 cases. But when I checked on Dubai Police website where I put my Emirates ID and my updated mobile, I found no record.
I asked the lawyer if I could get the case number so that I know in case anything happened. But he didn't give any. Also, there were no documents about my case to show.
I just want to know if it is possible to keep from me the details? How will I know if the procedure for my case is really on-going?
Thank you.


Oct 28, 2019
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Effect of a criminal case on the proceedings of a civil case


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Q: Can proceedings in the civil case be withheld, if there is an existing criminal case pending which is connected to the civil case or regarding the same case?
In accordance with Article 28 of the Federal Law No. 35 of 1992 concerning the Criminal Procedural Law of the UAE as amended by Federal Law No. 29 of 2005 (the 'Criminal Procedures Law'):
For instance, if there is an existing financial criminal case i.e. cheque bounce case issued by the bank that is pending to be resolved, would that prevent a civil case from being initiated in court?



Nov 20, 2019
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Is there any way to know if I have a civil case against me?
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Q: Is there any way to know if I have a civil case against me?

Oct 13, 2022
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2 available 2 • View allFederal Law No. (11) of 1992 Concerning Issuance of the Civil Procedures Code 42
The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.
Feb 24, 1992
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The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.
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