A man has been mandated to pay Dh30,000 in fines and compensation after an Abu Dhabi court convicted him of filming a woman without her consent, thus infringing on her privacy.
Initially, the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court imposed a Dh10,000 fine on the man for unauthorized photography of the woman. Subsequently, the woman pursued a civil lawsuit for the emotional and reputational damages she endured.
Court documents reveal that the Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Court ordered the man to compensate the woman with an additional Dh20,000, plus legal fees.
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This ruling obligates the man to pay a total of Dh30,000, covering both the initial criminal fine and civil damages.
The court emphasized that the criminal conviction is final and binding, affirming the man’s responsibility for the violation. Judges referenced the UAE Civil Transactions Law, which mandates compensation for acts causing harm to others, including moral and emotional distress.
The woman asserted in court that the incident tarnished her community reputation, inflicted psychological distress, and insulted her dignity.
