Latest Judgments of the Federal Court
Here you will find the most recent judgments of the Federal Court (BGer) from bger.ch. For the first three judgments, we present detailed summaries including facts, considerations, and dispositives. For the further judgments, you will find a summary of the facts. The complete summaries of all judgments are available on the portal of Lexplorer. There you can configure your newsletter and receive the latest judgments tailored to your legal fields.
7B_1225/2025: Dismissal of the appeal due to withdrawal
Summary of the facts
The appellant A.________ filed an appeal in criminal matters against a decision of the Cantonal Court of Bern on November 11, 2025. On November 28, 2025, she withdrew her appeal for financial reasons.
Summary of the considerations
The appellant withdrew her appeal on November 28, 2025, for financial reasons. Due to the withdrawal, the proceedings are to be dismissed as concluded according to Art. 32 para. 2 BGG. Since the appellant ended the proceedings herself through the withdrawal, the federal court costs of CHF 300.– are imposed on her in accordance with Art. 66 BGG.
Summary of the dispositive
The proceedings are dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeal, and the appellant is charged court costs of CHF 300.–.
4D_221/2025: Decision regarding non-admittance of an appeal due to insufficient justification
Summary of the facts
The appellant filed an appeal against a decision of the District Court of Lenzburg dated July 31, 2025, with the Cantonal Court of Aargau. The Cantonal Court did not admit the appeal on October 20, 2025, due to insufficient justification. The appellant then filed a complaint with the Federal Court on November 3, 2025.
Summary of the considerations
The Cantonal Court of Aargau did not admit the appellant's appeal since there was no sufficient justification for the appeal. The Federal Court reviewed the appeal and found that the justification requirements according to Art. 42 para. 2 and Art. 106 para. 2 BGG were obviously not met. Accordingly, the Federal Court did not admit the appeal according to the procedure under Art. 108 para. 1 lit. b BGG. The court costs are imposed on the appellant according to Art. 66 para. 1 BGG; no party compensation for the opposing party is necessary (Art. 68 para. 3 BGG).
Summary of the dispositive
The Federal Court did not admit the appeal and imposed court costs of CHF 800.– on the appellant. No party compensation was granted.
5A_978/2025: Order for summary bankruptcy proceedings and rejection of the appeal
Summary of the facts
Bankruptcy was opened against the appellant A.________ GmbH in liquidation. The District Court of Frauenfeld subsequently ordered the summary bankruptcy proceedings. The appellant filed several appeals against this decision and against the denied legal aid, which were unsuccessful at the cantonal instances. The Federal Court is dealing with the appeal against the decision of the Cantonal Court of Thurgau dated September 30, 2025.
Summary of the considerations
The Federal Court can only review the Cantonal Court's decision, not that of the District Court. According to Art. 75 BGG, cantonal instances must be exhausted. Justifications according to Art. 42 para. 2 BGG must be targeted and legally compliant. The Cantonal Court did not admit the appeal filed on December 18, 2024, due to late submission and confirmed the invalidity of the appellant's claims. The rejection of the legal aid was based on its hopelessness. The appellant claimed bias of the participating judge. Since no legitimately new grounds for disqualification were raised, this complaint is unfounded. The appellant repeated her accusations inadequately and could not meet the justification requirements. Her claims regarding the imposition of costs are also inadequately justified. The appeal is obviously inadmissible and does not contain sufficient justification. The president does not admit it in the simplified procedure according to Art. 108 para. 1 lit. a and b BGG. The request for legal aid is rejected, and the court costs are imposed on the appellant.
Summary of the dispositive
The appeal is not addressed, the request for legal aid is rejected, and the appellant must bear the court costs.
7B_1033/2025: Decision on the appeal against a non-admittance order
Summary of the facts
The appellant A.________ filed an appeal with the Federal Court after the Cantonal Court of St. Gallen dismissed his appeal against the non-admittance order of the Public Prosecutor's Office of the Canton of St. Gallen, Investigation Office Gossau. The Federal Court appeal concerns the issue of the justification and admissibility of the appeal regarding a civil claim according to Art. 81 para. 1 lit. b No. 5 BGG.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
7B_884/2025: Decision on the inadmissibility of the appeal in criminal matters and rejection of the disqualification requests
Summary of the facts
The appellant A.________ filed several appeals against decisions of the Federal Criminal Court, including the non-continuation of criminal complaints by the Federal Prosecutor's Office, a rejection of a disqualification request by the Federal Criminal Court's Appeal Chamber, and the annulment of a revision by the Appeals Chamber of the Federal Criminal Court. He further requested measures according to Art. 104 BGG and raised an alleged institutional denial of justice.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
1C_129/2024: Judgment on the building permit for the mobile phone facility
Summary of the facts
Swisscom plans to build a mobile phone facility in Münchwilen, consisting of a 30 m high metal tower with antennas and a technical cabin. An objection against the building application led to the decision of the Department of Construction and Environment of the Canton of Thurgau, which granted the building permit with conditions. An appeal against this decision to the Administrative Court of the Canton of Thurgau was dismissed. The proceedings were escalated to the Federal Court.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
9C_636/2025: Non-admittance of the appeal and rejection of the request for restoration of the deadline
Summary of the facts
The appellant, born in 1940, is insured with the Atupri health insurance for mandatory health insurance according to KVG. After she had not paid the premium for May 2024 despite a cantonal subsidy, Atupri initiated debt collection. The Social Insurance Court of the Canton of Ticino largely dismissed the objection raised by the appellant but reduced the reminder costs. The appellant requested the Federal Court to restore the deadline to file an appeal against the decision of the Social Insurance Court.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
7B_928/2025: Federal Court ruling on the quality of the appeal in a criminal case
Summary of the facts
The appellants (A.________ SA, B.________ Sàrl, and C.________) filed an appeal in criminal matters against the judgment of the Chambre pénale de recours de la Cour de justice de la République et canton de Genève dated July 31, 2025, which had dismissed their prior appeal regarding a discontinuation order dated February 14, 2025.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
5A_1062/2025: Decision regarding the opening of bankruptcy
Summary of the facts
The Cantonal Court of Zug opened bankruptcy against A.________ AG at the request of the Compensation Fund Zug and the IV Office Zug due to uncovered claims in a debt enforcement procedure. The Cantonal Court of Zug dismissed the appeal filed against this. The A.________ AG then appealed to the Federal Court and requested the remittance for a new decision as well as the granting of suspensive effect.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
7B_1014/2025: Inadmissibility of the appeal against the non-admittance order
Summary of the facts
The Federal Court is dealing with an appeal from the appellant A.________ against the non-admittance order of the Public Prosecutor's Office of the Canton of Zug and the rejection of legal aid by the Cantonal Court of Zug.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
5A_369/2025: Access to a route on foreign property
Summary of the facts
The appellant, owner of several properties in the municipality of U.________, used an alp route running over her parcels for agricultural purposes. After a cantonal instance requested the legalization of this route as a hiking path, the peace judge of the Veveyse district ordered the "mise à ban" of the route, preserving certain exceptions such as access to forests and pastures (according to Art. 699 para. 1 ZGB). Due to opposing statements, the peace judge modified the original measure. This decision was confirmed at the cantonal level. The appellant then appealed to the Federal Court to enforce the complete closure of the route for individuals as well as certain groups and declare the objections of tourism and sports organizations inadmissible.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
9C_54/2025: Tax classification of holdings in self-employment
Summary of the facts
A.A.________, a self-employed lawyer residing in Lucerne and working in Nidwalden, generated income in 2019 from the sale of shares of C.________ AG and dividends from shares of D.________ AG. The cantonal tax authority assessed the income from these transactions as income from self-employment, which was contested by the appellants. The Cantonal Court of Lucerne dismissed the appeal, after which the appellants filed a public law appeal with the Federal Court.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
2C_686/2025: Inadmissibility of the appeal
Summary of the facts
A.________ filed an appeal with the Federal Court against a judgment of the Cantonal Court of Valais dated November 4, 2025, which declared an application for revision by A.________ regarding a municipal assistance request inadmissible. The original judgment of the Cantonal Court dated October 20, 2025, and the revision request addressed an alleged violation of constitutional rights, particularly the right to be heard and the prohibition of arbitrariness.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
1C_575/2024: Judgment on a municipal road construction project
Summary of the facts
A.________, the owner of two properties in Caslano, filed an objection against the second phase of a municipal road renovation project, which includes widening the road, constructing a sidewalk, and establishing bus stops. The project was approved by the Caslano municipal council on February 23, 2022, and subsequently, despite the appeal from A.________, by the cantonal government on March 29, 2023. The Administrative Court of the Canton of Ticino dismissed the appeal against these decisions on August 29, 2024. A.________ then filed an appeal with the Federal Court against this judgment.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
7B_1017/2025: Judgment on the non-admittance of a criminal proceeding
Summary of the facts
The Public Prosecutor's Office of Winterthur/Unterland issued a non-admittance order on May 6, 2025. The appellant A.________ challenged this order with the Cantonal Court of the Canton of Zurich, III. Criminal Chamber, which dismissed her appeal with a decision dated September 1, 2025. She then appealed in criminal matters to the Federal Court.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
5A_454/2025: Judgment on liability according to Art. 679 in conjunction with Art. 684 ZGB in connection with a major fire
Summary of the facts
B.________ AG is the owner of a property in the industrial area 'D.________', where a major fire broke out on May 29, 2022, which spread to neighboring properties. This destroyed the stock, inventory, and hemp products of A.________ GmbH, causing damages of approximately CHF 1.5 million. A.________ GmbH asserted claims for damages against the property owner of the neighboring property.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
2C_691/2025: Decision on the admissibility of an appeal in asylum law
Summary of the facts
The Beninese national A.________ submitted an asylum application in Switzerland on October 9, 2023. The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) rejected the application with a decision dated May 15, 2025, and ordered the deportation from Switzerland. The Federal Administrative Court, Chamber V, dismissed A.________'s appeal against this decision on November 21, 2025. On December 2, 2025, A.________ submitted a letter to the Federal Court, referred to as "request for review or revision".
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
4D_168/2025: Inadmissibility of the appeal against the granting of the definitive legal opening
Summary of the facts
The appellant filed a subsidiary constitutional complaint with the Federal Court aimed at overturning the decision of the Cantonal Court of Bern dated July 25, 2025. With this decision, the Cantonal Court did not admit the appellant's complaint regarding the granting of the definitive legal opening for a claim of CHF 1,000.–.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
4A_511/2025: Inadmissibility of an appeal against an arbitration award
Summary of the facts
The appellant A.________, a private individual, appealed against the arbitration award of the Tribunal Arbitral du Sport (TAS) dated August 28, 2025. In that decision, the TAS partially upheld an appeal by the appellant and partially modified the decision of the opposing party, the Union B.________. The Federal Court examined the admissibility of the appeal and decided not to address it as it was submitted late.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
5A_588/2024: Dissolution of co-ownership of the family apartment in the context of divorce
Summary of the facts
A.________ (appellant) and B.________ (respondent) are separated spouses and parents of a son. The marital family apartment was assigned to the sole use of the appellant during the separation. In addition to a divorce proceeding, the respondent had previously filed a separate lawsuit for the dissolution of co-ownership of the property. The District Court did not admit this lawsuit, which the Cantonal Court overturned and referred back for a new decision and further proceedings. The appellant challenged this referral before the Federal Court with an appeal.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
8C_174/2025: Judgment on the timely electronic submission of an appeal
Summary of the facts
The appellant, A.________, re-registered with the disability insurance for benefits, which was rejected by the IV Office of the Canton of Zurich. An appeal against this decision was submitted electronically but with the shipping method "Confidential" instead of "Registered". The Social Insurance Court of the Canton of Zurich did not admit the appeal as it was not validly transmitted.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
1C_623/2025: Judgment regarding the return of dealer signs
Summary of the facts
A.________ requested the return of dealer signs that had previously been revoked by the Road Traffic Office of the Canton of Zurich due to a change of location. After multiple challenges before cantonal instances and an earlier Federal Court ruling (1C_294/2025), A.________ submitted a corresponding request again, which was denied and deemed final by the lower court.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
5A_496/2025: Judgment regarding precautionary evidence in inheritance law
Summary of the facts
The deceased left a property to the descendants, which was transferred to a daughter below market value during her lifetime. The appellant, one of the heirs, asserted claims for supplementary statutory shares and requested, in the context of a precautionary evidence request, the blocking of the online storage ("myCloud") of the deceased to prevent potential loss of evidence.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
6B_911/2024: Withdrawal of an appeal in criminal matters
Summary of the facts
The appellant, A.________, filed an appeal in criminal matters against the decision of the Cantonal Court of Aargau, Criminal Court, 1st Chamber, regarding the compensation for his activities as the official defender of B.________. He demanded compensation in the amount of CHF 9,779.60 plus VAT or a remittance to the Cantonal Court for re-evaluation. In a letter dated November 25, 2025, he withdrew the appeal.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
9C_626/2025: Judgment regarding legal aid concerning tax issues
Summary of the facts
A.________ was punished for eventual intentional tax evasion and was imposed back taxes. He requested the waiver and deferral of fines and procedural costs, which was rejected by the cantonal tax office. After the Social Insurance Court of St. Gallen also required him to pay a cost advance and denied legal aid, A.________ appealed to the Federal Court requesting legal aid be granted.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
4A_580/2025: Withdrawal of an appeal concerning tenant eviction
Summary of the facts
The A.________ GmbH (appellant) filed an appeal against a judgment of the Cantonal Court of Zurich dated October 10, 2025, regarding tenant eviction. In a letter dated December 3, 2025, the appellant withdrew the appeal.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
5A_844/2025: Judgment on the opening of bankruptcy against A.________ GmbH in liquidation
Summary of the facts
The BVG Compensation Fund claimed amounts against A.________ GmbH in a debt enforcement proceeding. After an unsuccessful bankruptcy opening by the single judge of the District Court of March, the GmbH filed an appeal with the Cantonal Court of Schwyz, which was dismissed. Subsequently, the GmbH filed an appeal with the Federal Court to achieve the annulment of the bankruptcy and the dismissal of the bankruptcy request. A.________ GmbH asserted that it had fully paid the debt and was solvent.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
4A_187/2025: Judgment on the nullity of a cantonal court ruling and request for revision
Summary of the facts
In the action for denial between A.________ and B.________ AG, Dr. iur. Pius Gebert as a sole judge of the Cantonal Court of Appenzell Ausserrhoden rendered the judgment on December 15, 2023, whose reasoned written copy was later signed by MLaw Lorena Studer. Following an untimely appeal, A.________ requested the revision of the non-admittance decision of the Cantonal Court and the declaration of nullity of the cantonal court ruling. The Cantonal Court did not admit the request for revision and denied the nullity. A.________ then filed a civil appeal and a subsidiary constitutional complaint with the Federal Court.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
5A_1058/2025: Inadmissibility of an appeal against involuntary placement
Summary of the facts
The appellant was involuntarily placed in the B.________ clinic on October 7, 2025, following a medical referral. Her appeal against this placement was dismissed by the District Court of Zurich on October 14, 2025. During the appeal proceedings before the Cantonal Court of Zurich, the KESB Zurich decided on the placement on November 3, 2025. Subsequently, the Cantonal Court of Zurich declared the original appeal moot. The appellant then submitted a filing to the Federal Court on December 6, 2025.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
8C_604/2024: Review of the deadline preservation requirements for electronic submissions to authorities
Summary of the facts
The appellant registered in 2020 with the disability insurance for benefits due to migraines. The IV Office of Zurich rejected the application with a decision dated June 25, 2024. The appellant submitted her appeal electronically, using a method of transmission that did not comply with the requirements on the PrivaSphere platform. The lower court did not admit the appeal due to the late and incorrectly transmitted submission.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
9C_234/2025: Judgment on incapacity for work and disability pension in connection with mental and somatic illnesses
Summary of the facts
The respondent applied for benefits from the disability insurance in February 2018, as she suffered from psychological stress due to an increased risk of cancer. After multiple medical examinations and based on a structured evidentiary procedure, the IV Office rejected the pension benefit. The lower court overturned this decision, established an incapacity for work of 75% since August 2017, and referred the matter back to the IV Office for further clarifications. The IV Office appeals against the judgment and requests confirmation of its decision and a finding that the certified incapacity for work is not normatively sustainable.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
6B_948/2025: Judgment on the forwarding of a request for restoration of a deadline
Summary of the facts
A.________ requested the Federal Court to restore a missed deadline for the submission of a notice of appeal in connection with a simple assault proceeding. The Federal Court determined that it was not competent to handle the request for restoration of the deadline and that the request should be forwarded to the Cantonal Court of Zurich as the competent authority.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
7B_372/2025: Judgment on the suspension of a deportation
Summary of the facts
A.________ was sentenced to a conditional prison term and deportation by the Cantonal Court of Bern for a qualified drug law violation. In March 2025, he requested the Cantonal Court to suspend the definitive deportation for two to three weeks in order to visit his children during the spring holidays. The request was denied. A.________ then filed a criminal appeal to the Federal Court.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
1C_256/2025: Review of the regulation on police personnel in the Canton of Geneva
Summary of the facts
The regulation on police personnel (RGPPol) of the Canton of Geneva, adopted by the Cantonal Council, came into force on July 3, 2024. It contains provisions on the powers of the police hierarchy, promotions, and the powers of security personnel (ASP). Two parties filed an appeal with the Federal Court against this. They specifically requested the complete or partial annulment of the regulation, based on legal violations such as discrimination and security reservations.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
1C_688/2025: Inadmissibility of the appeal against the decision of the Federal Administrative Court
Summary of the facts
The appellant (A.________) contests a decision of the Federal Administrative Court dated November 14, 2025, which did not admit his request for revision of the decision dated October 8, 2025. The latter decision concerned the challenge to the annulment of his facilitated naturalization by the State Secretariat for Migration. The Federal Court had previously declared the appeal against the original decision of the Federal Administrative Court inadmissible in an earlier judgment (1C_667/2025).
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.