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How do I claim blood money after a court verdict from the Court of Cassation?

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I have a simple inquiry. After reaching a verdict by the court of cassation for the payment of blood money "Diya," what are the correct procedures to claim the amount?

How long does the process take?

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Alawi Aljaberi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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16 Jul 2024, 04:27

Dear Questioner,

According to UAE law, the process to claim the blood money (Diya) after a verdict has been reached by the court of cassation is as follows:

1. The first step is to obtain a certified copy of the court's verdict from the court of cessation.

2. The next step is to submit this certified copy of the verdict to the Public Prosecution Office in the Emirate where the crime was committed.

3. The Public Prosecution Office will then issue a letter to the Ministry of Justice requesting the payment of the blood money.

4. The Ministry of Justice will then transfer the case to the Ministry of Interior, which is responsible for the payment of the blood money.

5. The Ministry of Interior will then conduct an investigation to verify the identity of the beneficiaries and the amount of blood money to be paid.

6. Once the investigation is complete, the Ministry of Interior will issue a payment order to the relevant bank to transfer the blood money to the beneficiaries.

The entire process can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the complexity of the case and the efficiency of the authorities involved.

It is important to note that the payment of blood money is a legal obligation and should be paid in a timely manner.

If there is any delay, please contact us on WhatsApp for further clarification.

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Jassim Ali Al Haddad Lawyers and Legal Consultants
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16 Jul 2024, 04:41

Dear Inquirer,

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Please contact us via email or call our offices in Dubai or Sharjah.

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KHE Legal Consultancy
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16 Jul 2024, 05:57

Dear Client,

Once the court issues a verdict for Diya payment, you'll receive a court order specifying the amount and the party responsible.

Take the court order to the Execution Department of the court that issued the verdict. They will initiate the claim process to recover the money from the defendant.

The claim process can vary depending on the defendant's cooperation and the complexity of recovering the funds.

It takes from one month to three months.

You have to follow up with the execution department.

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Mohamed Bakheet Advocates & Legal Consultants
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16 Jul 2024, 07:15

Hello,

Blood money is the financial amount paid to the family of the victim in the event of murder.

Blood money is divided into blood money for the soul and blood money for less than the soul.

16 Jul 2024, 07:16

Article 383 of the UAE Penal Code stipulates that:

Without prejudice to the right to the blood money owed, whoever commits one of the crimes stipulated in this chapter, i.e. crimes related to harming human life and bodily integrity, shall be punished with the legally prescribed penalties, in cases where it is impossible to impose the penalty of retaliation.

Therefore, the crime of murder in the UAE requires the penalties stipulated in the UAE Crimes and Penal Code, in addition to the entitlement to blood money for those entitled to it or compensation.

The UAE issued Federal Decree-Law No. 1 of 2019 regarding determining the blood money for the wrongly deceased, as Article 1 of that law stipulates that:

The blood money for an incorrectly deceased person, whether male or female, is set at 200,000 UAE dirhams, with the possibility of amending that amount by a decision of the Council of Ministers based on a proposal from the Minister of Justice.

Therefore, the blood money law in the Emirates specifies the blood money for manslaughter only, while leaving the blood money for intentional murder open to negotiation between the perpetrator and the heirs of the victim.

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Hend Humaid Alnuaimi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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16 Jul 2024, 07:50

Open an execution file, and begin taking the procedures followed by the enforcement court.

As for the time taken, it is left to the discretion of the court.

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Lex Resolvo Consultancy
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16 Jul 2024, 07:59

We can assist you in filing the execution immediately after a POA is given.

We can offer you a discount based on a percentage of the executed amount if you have financial challenges.

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Amiri Advocates & Legal Consultants
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16 Jul 2024, 08:07

The procedure is to open an execution file for the judgment. The time depends on the other party; they may pay immediately, or they may not pay for years, requiring you to chase them in courts.

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