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 dispositions. For the other rulings, you will find a summary of the facts. The complete summaries of all rulings are available on the Lexplorer portal. There, you can configure your newsletter and receive the latest rulings tailored to your areas of law.
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 Bern Cantonal Court 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 completed according to Art. 32 para. 2 BGG. Since the appellant herself terminated the proceedings through the withdrawal, the federal court costs amounting to CHF 300.– are imposed on her according to Art. 66 BGG.
Summary of the disposition
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 the non-admittance of an appeal due to insufficient justification
Summary of the facts
The appellant appealed against a ruling of the District Court of Lenzburg dated July 31, 2025, to the Cantonal Court of Aargau. On October 20, 2025, the Cantonal Court did not admit the appeal due to insufficient justification. The appellant then submitted a complaint to the Federal Court on November 3, 2025.
Summary of the considerations
The Cantonal Court of Aargau did not admit the appellant's appeal due to a lack of sufficient justification. The Federal Court examined 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 in the proceedings according to Art. 108 para. 1 lit. b BGG. The court costs will be imposed on the appellant according to Art. 66 para. 1 BGG; there is no need for party compensation for the opposing party (Art. 68 para. 3 BGG).
Summary of the disposition
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 of the 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 rejected request for free legal assistance, which were unsuccessful before the cantonal courts. 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 decision of the Cantonal Court, 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 of December 18, 2024, due to late submission and confirmed the invalidity of the appellant's claims. The rejection of free legal assistance was based on its hopelessness. The appellant alleged bias of the participating judge. Since no legitimately new ground for exclusion was asserted, this objection is unfounded. The appellant repeated her allegations inadequately and could not meet the justification requirements. Her claims regarding the imposition of costs are also insufficiently justified. The appeal is evidently inadmissible and does not contain a 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 free legal assistance is rejected, and the court costs are imposed on the appellant.
Summary of the disposition
The appeal is not processed, the request for free legal assistance 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.________ submitted an appeal to 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, Investigative Office Gossau. The Federal Court appeal concerns the question of 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 regarding the inadmissibility of the appeal in criminal matters and rejection of the recusal requests
Summary of the facts
The appellant A.________ submitted 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 recusal request by the Federal Criminal Court, and the cancellation of a revision by the Appeals Chamber of the Federal Criminal Court. Furthermore, he requested measures according to Art. 104 BGG and complained about 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 construct 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 rejected. The proceedings were brought before 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 reinstatement of the deadline
Summary of the facts
The appellant, born in 1940, is insured with Atupri Health Insurance for mandatory health insurance under KVG. After she failed to pay the premium for May 2024 despite a cantonal subsidy, Atupri initiated debt collection. The Social Insurance Court of the Canton of Ticino largely rejected the objection raised by the appellant but reduced the reminder costs. The appellant requested the Federal Court to restore the deadline to 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 matter
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 previous appeal concerning a discontinuation order of 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 proceedings against A.________ AG at the request of the Compensation Fund Zug and the IV office Zug due to uncovered claims in a debt collection process. The Cantonal Court of Zug rejected the appeal raised against this. A.________ AG then filed an appeal with the Federal Court and requested the case to be sent back for a new decision and 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 free legal assistance 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 properties
Summary of the facts
The appellant, owner of several properties in the municipality of U.________, used a alpine route running over her parcels for agricultural purposes. After a cantonal instance required the legalization of this route as a hiking trail, 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 from tourism and sports organizations inadmissible.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
9C_54/2025: Tax law classification of participations in self-employment
Summary of the facts
A.A.________, a self-employed lawyer living in Lucerne and working in Nidwalden, generated income in 2019 from the sale of shares in C.________ AG and dividends from shares in 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 rejected the appeal, prompting the appellants to file 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.________ concerning 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.________, owner of two properties in Caslano, filed an objection against the second phase of a municipal road renovation project, which includes the widening of the road, the construction of a sidewalk, and the establishment of bus stops. The project was approved by the Caslano municipal council on February 23, 2022, and subsequently, despite A.________'s appeal, by the Cantonal Council on March 29, 2023. The Administrative Court of the Canton of Ticino rejected the appeal against these decisions on August 29, 2024. A.________ appealed this judgment to the Federal Court.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
7B_1017/2025: Judgment on the non-admittance of a criminal procedure
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 before the Cantonal Court of Zurich, III. Criminal Chamber, which rejected her appeal with a decision dated September 1, 2025. She subsequently filed an appeal in criminal matters with 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
The B.________ AG is the owner of a property in the industrial district 'D.________', where a major fire broke out on May 29, 2022, which spread to neighboring properties. In this incident, warehouses, inventory, and hemp products of A.________ GmbH were destroyed, 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 removal from Switzerland. The Federal Administrative Court, Chamber V, rejected 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 an "application 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 final 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 in connection with the granting of the final 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, filed an appeal against the arbitration award of the Tribunal Arbitral du Sport (TAS) dated August 28, 2025. In that award, TAS partially upheld an appeal by the appellant and partially modified the decision of the opposing party, Union B.________. The Federal Court examined the admissibility of the appeal and decided not to process 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 for the exclusive 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 remanded the case for a new decision and supplementary proceedings. The appellant challenged this remand before the Federal Court with an appeal.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
8C_174/2025: Judgment regarding 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 legally validly transmitted.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
1C_623/2025: Judgment regarding the return of dealer plates
Summary of the facts
A.________ requested the return of dealer plates that had previously been revoked by the Road Traffic Office of the Canton of Zurich due to a change of location. After several challenges before cantonal instances and an earlier Federal Court decision (1C_294/2025), A.________ submitted a corresponding request again, which was rejected and assessed by the previous instance as legally binding.
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 the descendants a property, which was transferred to one daughter below market value during her lifetime. The appellant, one of the heirs, asserted claims for supplementary inheritance shares and requested the blocking of the deceased's online storage ("myCloud") as part of a request for precautionary evidence 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. The subject of the dispute was the compensation for his work as an official defender of B.________. He demanded compensation in the amount of CHF 9,779.60 plus VAT or a remand to the Cantonal Court for a new assessment. By 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 free legal assistance in connection with 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 the fines and procedural costs, which the cantonal tax office rejected. After the Administrative Court of St. Gallen also ordered him to pay a cost advance and denied free legal assistance, A.________ appealed to the Federal Court requesting the granting of free legal assistance.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
4A_580/2025: Withdrawal of an appeal regarding 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. By 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 regarding the opening of bankruptcy against A.________ GmbH in liquidation
Summary of the facts
The BVG Pension Fund made claims against A.________ GmbH in a debt collection process. After an unsuccessful bankruptcy opening by the single judge of the District Court of March, the GmbH filed a complaint with the Cantonal Court of Schwyz, which was rejected. Subsequently, the GmbH appealed to the Federal Court to achieve the annulment of the bankruptcy and to dismiss the bankruptcy request. A.________ GmbH claimed 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 regarding the nullity of a cantonal court judgment and revision request
Summary of the facts
In the denial proceedings between A.________ and B.________ AG, Dr. iur. Pius Gebert as a sole judge of the Cantonal Court of Appenzell Ausserrhoden issued the judgment on December 15, 2023, whose reasoned written copy was later signed by MLaw Lorena Studer. After a late appeal, A.________ requested the revision of the non-admittance decision of the Cantonal Court and the declaration of the nullity of the cantonal court judgment. The Cantonal Court did not admit the revision request 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 the protective placement
Summary of the facts
The appellant was placed in the B.________ clinic for protective reasons on October 7, 2025, based on a medical referral. Her appeal against this placement was rejected by the District Court of Zurich on October 14, 2025. During the appeal process 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 an application 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 with the disability insurance for benefits due to migraines in 2020. 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 meet the requirements on the PrivaSphere platform. The previous instance 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 invalidity pension in connection with mental and somatic illnesses
Summary of the facts
The respondent registered for benefits with 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 evidence process, the IV Office rejected the pension benefit. The previous instance overturned this decision, established a work incapacity of 75% since August 2017, and returned the case to the IV Office for further investigations. The IV Office appealed against the judgment and requested confirmation of its decision and a determination that the certified incapacity for work was not normatively sustainable.
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.
6B_948/2025: Judgment regarding the forwarding of a request for reinstatement of a deadline
Summary of the facts
A.________ requested the Federal Court to restore a missed deadline for submitting an appeal in connection with a simple bodily injury proceeding. The Federal Court determined that it was not competent for the request for reinstatement of the deadline and should forward the request 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 regarding the suspension of a deportation order
Summary of the facts
A.________ was sentenced to a conditional prison sentence and deportation by the Cantonal Court of Bern after being convicted of quantitatively qualified violations of the Narcotics Act (BetmG). In March 2025, he requested the Cantonal Court to suspend the legally binding deportation for two to three weeks to be able to visit his children during the spring holidays. The request was rejected. 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 State Council, came into force on July 3, 2024. It contains provisions on the competencies of the police hierarchy, promotions, and the powers of security personnel (ASP). Two parties filed an appeal with the Federal Court against it. They specifically requested the complete or partial annulment of the regulation, based on legal violations such as unequal treatment 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.________) challenges a decision of the Federal Administrative Court dated November 14, 2025, which did not admit his application for revision of the decision dated October 8, 2025. The latter decision concerned the challenge of the cancellation of his facilitated naturalization by the State Secretariat for Migration. The Federal Court declared the appeal against the original decision of the Federal Administrative Court inadmissible in an earlier ruling (1C_667/2025).
Complete summary of the judgment can be found in the Portal.