Latest Rulings of the Federal Court
Here you will find the most recent rulings of the Federal Court (BGer) from bger.ch. For the first three rulings, we present detailed summaries including facts, considerations, and dispositive parts. For the remaining rulings, you will find a summary of the facts. The complete summaries of all rulings are available on the portal of Lexplorer. There, you can configure your newsletter and receive the latest rulings tailored to your areas of law.
2C_623/2025: Decision on the appeal against an interim order in the asylum procedure
Summary of the Facts
The appellant, a Turkish national, unsuccessfully applied for asylum in Switzerland. The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) rejected his application and ordered his removal. He appealed against this main decision to the Federal Administrative Court, which denied his requests for free legal assistance and official legal representation and ordered him to pay a cost advance. Thereafter, the appellant filed an appeal in public law to the Federal Court.
Summary of the Considerations
- E.1: The Federal Court examines its jurisdiction and the admissibility requirements ex officio. It notes that the appeal in public law according to Art. 83 lit. d No. 1 BGG against asylum decisions made by the Federal Administrative Court is generally inadmissible unless there is an extradition request from the country of origin, which is not the case here. - E.2: According to the principle of the unity of the procedure, the legal path for interim decisions follows that of the main matter. Since the main matter is an asylum decision, the appeal in public law is inadmissible. A subsidiary constitutional complaint is also excluded under Art. 113 BGG. - E.3: The Federal Court decides in a simplified procedure according to Art. 108 BGG. It declares the appeal to be obviously inadmissible and dismisses the request for free legal assistance and representation due to lack of prospects of success.
Summary of the Dispositive
The appeal is declared inadmissible, the request for free legal assistance is denied, and no court costs are incurred.
7B_1066/2025: Admissibility requirements for an appeal in criminal matters
Summary of the Facts
A.________ filed an appeal with the Federal Court on October 4, 2025, against the decision of the Chamber of Appeals in criminal matters of the Cantonal Court of Vaud dated June 30, 2025. The cantonal instance declared A.________'s appeal against a non-admittance order of the public prosecutor of the Lausanne District dated May 26, 2025, inadmissible. In addition to the appeal, A.________ requested the granting of free legal assistance.
Summary of the Considerations
E.1 The Federal Court emphasizes that appeals according to Art. 42 para. 1 and 2 BGG must be sufficiently substantiated, whereby the appellant must demonstrate how the contested decision violates federal law or constitutional law. A.________ did not meet these requirements by merely challenging the non-admittance order in general without specifically addressing the considerations of the cantonal instance. The appeal evidently lacks sufficient justification, which is why it is declared inadmissible (E.1.1–1.3). E.2 The request for free legal assistance is denied, as the appeal had no prospects of success, and the legal basis expressly excludes this (Art. 64 para. 1 BGG). The single judge decides according to Art. 108 para. 1 and 64 para. 3 BGG. The court costs of 500 CHF are set taking into account the financial situation of the appellant (Art. 65 para. 2 and 66 para. 1 BGG).
Summary of the Dispositive
The appeal was declared inadmissible, and the request for free legal assistance was denied.
5A_564/2024: Divorce and ancillary consequences
Summary of the Facts
The spouses A.________ and B.________, parents of two daughters, separated in 2017. A highly contentious marital protection procedure followed, which was succeeded by a divorce process before the District Court of Einsiedeln and subsequently an appeal process before the Cantonal Court of Schwyz. Points of contention were child custody, child support, and the distribution of court costs. The children were ultimately assigned to the father for sole custody and care. Both cantonal courts burdened the father entirely with the process costs.
Summary of the Considerations
- **E.1:** The Federal Court finds that the appeal is admissible. - **E.2:** It explains that the obligation to raise objections and the examination of legal questions as well as the facts are confined to the claimed formal and substantive legal violations. - **E.3:** The court denies the possibility of retroactively regulating child support, as this was subject to a legally binding agreement. The appellant could not sufficiently substantiate this agreement. - **E.4.1-4.4:** The distribution of costs in the first instance and appeal proceedings was not arbitrary. The consideration of the economic circumstances and the behavior of both parties justifies the imposed cost burden.
Summary of the Dispositive
The appeal was dismissed, and the court costs were imposed on the appellant.
6B_740/2024: Inadmissibility of the appeal in criminal and civil matters
Summary of the Facts
A.________, B.________, C.________, D.________, and E.________ filed an appeal against a ruling of the Criminal Court of the Canton of Neuchâtel, which acquitted F.________ of the charge of negligent homicide but convicted him of negligent violation of building regulations and rejected the civil claims of the appellants. The Federal Court examines the admissibility of the appeal in criminal and civil law.
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5A_626/2025: Withdrawal of an appeal concerning enforcement due to lack of subject matter
Summary of the Facts
- The appellant filed an appeal with the District Court of Lenzburg against enforcement no. xxx, which was dismissed. - The Cantonal Court of Aargau also dismissed the cantonal appeal, to the extent that it had not become moot. - The Federal Court examined the continued relevance of the appeal interest and found that enforcement no. xxx had been definitively rejected and could no longer be continued.
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5A_829/2025: Inadmissibility in payment orders
Summary of the Facts
The appellant filed an appeal against two payment orders with the District Court of Zurich. In this procedure, she requested an extension of time and a stay of proceedings, which were denied by the District Court. She appealed this decision to the Cantonal Court of Zurich, which did not admit the appeal. Subsequently, the appellant turned to the Federal Court.
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7B_1092/2025: Examination of the admissibility of an appeal concerning the admissibility of evidence
Summary of the Facts
A.________ filed an appeal in criminal matters with the Federal Court against a decision by the single judge of the Criminal Chamber of the Cantonal Court of Valais dated September 12, 2025, which denied a request for the exclusion and repetition of evidence obtained between May 21, 2024, and January 16, 2025. A.________ also requested free legal assistance for the proceedings before the Federal Court.
You can find the complete summary of the ruling in the Portal.
7B_798/2023: Ruling on the review of a criminal decision regarding traffic rule violations
Summary of the Facts
The appellant, A.________, was convicted of violating traffic rules, particularly failing to maintain sufficient distance while driving behind another vehicle. A later request for review based on alleged memory lapses of the incriminating witness was dismissed by the Cantonal Court of Lucerne. The appellant contested this decision before the Federal Court.
You can find the complete summary of the ruling in the Portal.
6B_528/2024: Federal Court ruling on sexual offenses against a child
Summary of the Facts
In the present case, A.________ was convicted by the Regional Court of La Broye and Nord vaudois on November 28, 2022, for sexual acts against children, sexual coercion, and other offenses. A prison sentence of five years was imposed, reduced by previously served days of detention. Additionally, A.________ was subjected to a 10-year restriction on activities involving minors. C.B.________, the mother of the child, received a prison sentence with conditional execution. The civil claim against A.________ and C.B.________ for damages to the minor B.B.________ was also recognized. B.B.________ was sexually abused, resulting in physical and psychological harm. The mother, C.B.________, took no measures to protect her daughter despite being aware of the incidents. A.________ and C.B.________ also inflicted further mistreatment and psychological stress on B.B.________. The acts were documented in several reports by various experts confirming the credibility of B.B.________'s statements.
You can find the complete summary of the ruling in the Portal.
2C_158/2024: Publication of a final report by the Competition Commission (WEKO) regarding cartel law preliminary investigation
Summary of the Facts
WEKO conducted a preliminary investigation against A.________ AG regarding cartel law use of monopoly area data. The final report concluded that no competition restriction exists, and the report was to be published. The company sought to prevent publication or at least enforce limitations regarding trade secrets and a right to reply. The Federal Administrative Court dismissed the appeal.
You can find the complete summary of the ruling in the Portal.
1C_643/2025: Decision on the appeal against an extradition detention order
Summary of the Facts
The Federal Court had to decide on the appeal of A.________, which was directed against an extradition detention order and the ruling of the Federal Criminal Court. A.________ was arrested in Switzerland after being listed in the Schengen Information System. The German authorities requested his extradition for prosecution and enforcement. The Federal Court declared the appeal inadmissible due to the failure to meet the criteria of a particularly significant case and did not admit it.
You can find the complete summary of the ruling in the Portal.
7B_802/2025: Decision on the non-admittance order: Non-admittance and dismissal of the request for free legal assistance
Summary of the Facts
The appellant A.________ filed an appeal in criminal matters against the dismissal of his appeal by the Cantonal Court of Appenzell Innerrhoden, which was directed against a non-admittance order of the Public Prosecutor's Office of the Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. The Federal Court decided on the obvious inadmissibility of the appeal.
You can find the complete summary of the ruling in the Portal.
4A_437/2025: Patent law: Consolidation of proceedings and withdrawal of the nullity claim
Summary of the Facts
The A.________ GmbH filed a nullity claim against a European patent of B.________, Inc. which was registered for Switzerland, before the Federal Patent Court. The Federal Patent Court granted the claim on August 12, 2025, and declared the patent invalid. Both parties then appealed to the Federal Court. The plaintiff requested a review of parts of the lower court's considerations, while the defendant sought the complete annulment of the ruling as well as non-admittance or dismissal of the claim. However, before the completion of the appeal process, the plaintiff irrevocably withdrew both her original claim and the appeal.
You can find the complete summary of the ruling in the Portal.
7B_977/2025: Non-admittance of an appeal against a sealing order
Summary of the Facts
The Public Prosecutor's Office of Limmattal/Albis is conducting a criminal investigation against A.________ on suspicion of rape and seized data carriers (mobile phone and SIM cards) during a house search. The coercive measures court of the District Court of Zurich approved the unsealing request. A.________ appealed this to the Federal Court and requested the annulment of the order but remained unsubstantiated regarding the admissibility requirements.
You can find the complete summary of the ruling in the Portal.
1C_653/2025: Decision regarding measures under the Violence Protection Act
Summary of the Facts
A.________ was expelled from the shared apartment due to domestic violence by protective measures, received a no-contact order against B.________, and a ban on entering certain areas. These measures were partially extended. After the coercive measures court partially lifted them, A.________ turned to the Administrative Court, which dismissed his case.
You can find the complete summary of the ruling in the Portal.
2C_615/2025: Ruling on the provisional promotion of a student
Summary of the Facts
A student was provisionally promoted to the next school semester by the D.________ Cantonal School based on her grades. Later, the school refused the final promotion to the next class. The parents of the student appealed against the provisional promotion. The Administrative Court of the Canton of Zurich dismissed the appeal. One of the parents filed an appeal before the Federal Court requesting that their daughter be promoted without a provisional status.
You can find the complete summary of the ruling in the Portal.
5F_44/2025: Ruling on the request for revision regarding debt enforcement and bankruptcy
Summary of the Facts
The applicant submitted a request for revision against an earlier ruling of the Federal Court (5A_594/2025) and simultaneously filed further appeals and a request for recusal against involved court personnel. The Federal Court decided on the admissibility of the request for revision and the request for recusal, examined the alleged procedural errors, and addressed the cost consequences.
You can find the complete summary of the ruling in the Portal.
7B_335/2025: Appeal against a ruling regarding the realization of confiscated vehicles
Summary of the Facts
A.________ was held accountable through a previous criminal conviction for multiple offenses of driving without a license and violations of traffic legislation, accompanied by the confiscation of certain vehicles. Later, A.________ requested an amendment to the original ruling to determine the use of the proceeds from the confiscated vehicles according to Art. 90a para. 2 of the Road Traffic Act (SVG). The cantonal courts rejected this request and denied the legal basis for it. A.________ subsequently filed an appeal with the Federal Court.
You can find the complete summary of the ruling in the Portal.
7B_1193/2024: Ruling on the identification and DNA analysis
Summary of the Facts
A.________ is suspected of having committed offenses on April 4, 2023, in the St. Jakob-Park stadium (attempted aggravated simple bodily harm and violation of the Explosives Act). The Public Prosecutor's Office of Basel-Stadt ordered identification measures including DNA analysis by means of orders dated March 7, 2024. A.________ contested this before the Cantonal Court of Basel-Stadt, which partially lifted the measures but dismissed his appeal in other respects. A.________ filed an appeal in criminal matters with the Federal Court.
You can find the complete summary of the ruling in the Portal.
5F_40/2025: Dismissal of a request for revision and restoration of a deadline
Summary of the Facts
The applicants requested the revision of a Federal Court ruling (5A_266/2025) as well as the restoration of the deadline in the underlying procedure. Both requests were based on alleged errors in considering delivery dates and the T&Cs of an employed postal service provider. The Federal Court examined the arguments presented.
You can find the complete summary of the ruling in the Portal.
5A_953/2025: Decision on the appeal regarding wage garnishment and calculation of the minimum subsistence
Summary of the Facts
The appellant is registered in a garnishment group of the Bern-Mittelland debt enforcement office and was subject to enforcement. After the garnishment and delivery of the wage garnishment notice including calculation of the minimum subsistence, he appealed to the Cantonal Court of Bern, which was dismissed. He then appealed this decision to the Federal Court.
You can find the complete summary of the ruling in the Portal.
5A_651/2025: Ruling on the appeal against the establishment of a guardianship
Summary of the Facts
A.________, son of B.________, approached the Child and Adult Protection Authority Frenkentäler (KESB), which established a representative guardianship for his mother with income and asset management and appointed a professional guardian. A.________, who wanted to act as a guardian himself, appealed against this. The Cantonal Court of Basel-Landschaft dismissed this on April 16, 2025. Before the Federal Court, A.________ requested the annulment of the cantonal ruling and his appointment as guardian, or alternatively, the remand of the case to the lower court.
You can find the complete summary of the ruling in the Portal.