Woman fined for insulting another online

The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Claims Court has ordered a woman to pay Dhs5,000 in damages to another woman for insulting and defaming her online and publishing her personal photos without permission or consent with the intent of tarnishing her reputation and causing her harm.

- Abdulrahman Saeed, Staff Reporter

The woman had previously been convicted by a criminal court, which fined her Dhs20,000 after amendment. Specifically, the plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the defendant, requesting that she be ordered to pay Dhs51,000 in compensation for material and moral damage suffered as a result of her actions.

The complainant also requested that the defendant be ordered to pay the court fees, expenses, and attorney's fees.