A Saudi Masjid Imam was charged with the allegation of sexual harassment by his home maid. Nonetheless, as no proof could possibly be served within the court docket, the court docket needed to dismiss the case acquitting the Imam as harmless.
The case was filed by the home maid and was referred to the Public Prosecution. On investigation, the general public prosecution forwarded the case to the court docket.
Nonetheless, the home maid couldn’t present any proof or witness evidencing the proof of sexual harassment within the court docket as a result of which the Masjid Imam was confirmed harmless. Because the allegation was set by the maid, the burden of proof was on her shoulders.
In keeping with Saudi Anti-Harassment legislation, the convicted shall undergo imprisonment for a interval not exceeding two years and a effective not exceeding SR100,000 or considered one of these two penalties. The penalty will likely be relevant to female and male convicts.
Supply: Saudi Gazette
