Latest Judgments of the Federal Supreme Court
Here you will find the most recent judgments of the Federal Supreme Court (FSCS) from bger.ch. For the first three judgments, we present detailed summaries with 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 Lexplorer portal. There you can configure your newsletter and receive the latest judgments individually tailored to your areas of law.
8C_564/2025: Upholding the Complaint for the Examination of Entitlement to Benefits
Summary of the Facts
The complainant, a trained pastry chef-confectioner, suffered injuries to the right shoulder and left wrist in a bicycle accident on August 5, 2018. Helsana Accidents SA initially covered the treatment until February 5, 2019. Thereafter, it refused to provide further benefits due to pre-existing degenerative changes. Following a cantonal court proceeding, Helsana was ordered to continue covering the accident consequences temporarily until August 31, 2022. The complainant requested before the Federal Supreme Court, among other things, a further review of benefits, especially regarding pension and compensation for impairment.
Summary of the Considerations
- E.1: The complaint is admissible. - E.2: The complainant demands a review of the claim to a pension and compensation for impairment, which was not addressed in the cantonal judgment. - E.3: The subject matter includes all statutory accident insurance benefits beyond February 5, 2019. The cantonal court did not fulfill its duty of comprehensive review authority. - E.4: According to a central principle of case law, suspension of provisional benefits and examination of permanent benefits must be treated inseparably. The cantonal instance violated this. - E.5: The case is remitted to Helsana so that it decides on the possible claim to pension and compensation for impairment from September 1, 2022.
Summary of the Dispositive
The complaint was upheld, and Helsana's decision was annulled. The case was remitted for assessment of additional benefit claims and costs were imposed on Helsana.
7B_607/2024: Inadmissibility of the Complaint Due to Lack of Party Rights
Summary of the Facts
A car driver (A.________) reported to the gendarmerie on October 12, 2022, that his vehicle was damaged in a traffic jam by a passing motorcycle. After police investigation, no clear identity of the driver could be established. The motorcycle, which had a minor as the driver, was identified. The proceeding was discontinued by the Ministry of the Canton of Ticino as no relevant criminal offense was present. A.________’s complaint against the discontinuation decision was declared inadmissible by the lower court, among other reasons due to the complainant’s lack of party rights.
Summary of the Considerations
The Federal Supreme Court examines ex officio whether the complaint is admissible and finds that A.________’s submission is basically form- and time-compliant. A.________ did not argue properly, mainly interpreting the facts and evidence without showing clear legal violations. The Federal Supreme Court confirms that the issue is only the inadmissibility of the legal remedy at the lower court level, as the lower court did not examine the case on the merits due to procedural reasons. The lower court rightly pointed out that the complainant’s position is not comparable to that of a directly injured party (“danneggiato”) under Art. 115 StPO. The conduct of the alleged offender only meets the criteria of a minor traffic regulation violation, which leads only to indirect property damage. Therefore, A.________ cannot assert rights as a private plaintiff. The lower court acted in accordance with relevant judicial and procedural rules by dismissing A.________’s remedies, as he did not convincingly present new evidence or formal errors. The Federal Supreme Court dismisses the complaint overall, as no legal violations could be found. The lower court’s assessment is fully confirmed.
Summary of the Dispositive
The complaint was dismissed and court costs were imposed on the complainant. The complaint was not admitted due to the finding of inadmissibility.
2C_483/2025: Revocation of the EU/EFTA Residence Permit and Restoration of the Appeal Deadline
Summary of the Facts
The complainant, a German national with an EU/EFTA residence permit, filed a late appeal against the revocation of his permit. The lower instances dismissed the appeal and the request for restoration of the appeal deadline.
Summary of the Considerations
The complaint in public law matters is admissible because there is a claim to continued validity of the residence permit. The submission was form- and timely. Review of the cantonal application of law is done on grounds of arbitrariness. Arbitrariness exists only if the contested decision is obviously untenable and the result is unacceptable. The lower instance correctly interpreted the deadlines and showed that the appeal deadline ended on December 30, 2024. The appeal, submitted only on January 6, 2025, was late. There were no grounds for restoration of the deadline under Art. 11 VRG/SH, as the late submission resulted from gross negligence. The complainant’s arguments did not convince: the peculiarity of submitting pleadings only personally to authorities and lack of legal knowledge did not exempt him from the duty to observe the appeal deadline. The lower instance did not act arbitrarily.
Summary of the Dispositive
The complaint is dismissed, court costs are imposed on the complainant, and there are no party compensations.
8C_210/2026: Inadmissibility of the Complaint Regarding Course Financing by Unemployment Insurance
Summary of the Facts
The complainant requested that the unemployment insurance cover the costs of a course by the Swiss Red Cross (“Collaboratrice sanitaria CRS”) to work in the health sector. The cantonal insurance court dismissed the complaint because the complainant already had extensive professional experience and job offers in other sectors, especially in hotel and reception. Furthermore, no concrete employment prospects in the health sector were demonstrated.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
1C_167/2026: International Legal Assistance to Ukraine: Non-admission of the Complaint Against the Surrender of Evidence
Summary of the Facts
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) is conducting criminal proceedings against B.________ for breach of trust and money laundering. It requested Switzerland to transmit business and bank documents of A.________ AG. The Federal Prosecutor’s Office approved the surrender of the documents to Ukraine. A complaint filed against this by A.________ AG was dismissed by the Federal Criminal Court. A.________ AG then filed a complaint with the Federal Supreme Court.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
2C_606/2025: Refusal of Residence Permit in the Context of Family Reunification
Summary of the Facts
The decision concerns the refusal by the Population Service of the Canton of Vaud to grant a residence permit in the context of family reunification to the Nigerian national A.________, who is married to a Swiss citizen. A.________ had previously been criminally convicted due to repeated violations of the Narcotics Act (LStup) and his illegal presence in Switzerland. After their marriage abroad, the couple applied for family reunification, which was rejected by the cantonal and federal authorities.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
7B_1386/2025: Inadmissibility of the Complaint
Summary of the Facts
A.________ filed a complaint with the Federal Supreme Court against a decision of the sole judge of the criminal chamber of the Cantonal Court of Valais dated November 17, 2025. The contested decision declared the complaint against a non-admittance order of the Regional Public Prosecutor’s Office of Central Valais inadmissible. The background was maintenance contributions for daughters C.________ (born 2008) and D.________ (born 2014), which B.________, who lives separately from A.________, allegedly refused to pay.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
9C_393/2025: Upholding the Complaint Against Tax Liability in the Canton of Geneva
Summary of the Facts
A.________ SA moved its seat from Geneva to Schwyz in 2008. After a tax audit in 2018, the Geneva tax administration opened proceedings in 2020 for tax arrears and tax evasion against the company. For the 2016 tax year, a taxable profit allocation was made. The tax liability for the year was based on an economic nexus (Art. 21 StHG) derived from a permanent establishment in the canton of Geneva. The lower instances confirmed the tax liability, which was contested by the complainant.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
7B_93/2026: Non-admission of a Criminal Complaint
Summary of the Facts
The complainant filed a complaint against the non-admittance order of the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Canton of Solothurn dated November 27, 2025. The Cantonal Supreme Court of Solothurn dismissed this complaint on January 7, 2026. The complainant subsequently filed a criminal complaint with the Federal Supreme Court against this decision.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
5A_869/2024: Upholding the Complaint Regarding the Validity of a Will
Summary of the Facts
The testator (J.________) left different versions of wills (manuscript, typewritten, copies with amendments) that were deposited with a notary for safekeeping but partly did not meet the formal requirements of a holographic will. The main heir according to statutory inheritance rules was his sister, B.________. B.________ sued for invalidity of the testamentary dispositions, citing formal defects. The lower instances declared the wills invalid.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
2C_553/2025: Decision Regarding the Assignment of a Child with Special Educational Needs to a Specialized School
Summary of the Facts
A student born in Sudan in 2012, integrated into the Swiss school system in 2024, shows significant learning, communication, and behavioral problems confirmed by a formal evaluation. An earlier autism diagnosis is supported by current reports. The educational authorities of the canton of Geneva decided on placement in specialized education. The parents requested continued schooling in a regular school with increased support measures.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
7B_186/2026: Question of Advance Payment of Costs and Denial of Justice
Summary of the Facts
The complainant A.________ filed a criminal complaint with the Federal Supreme Court against a decision of the Cantonal Supreme Court of Bern dated January 6, 2026, which he considered a denial of justice (E. 1).
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
5A_493/2025: Decision on Two Complaints in an Inheritance Dispute
Summary of the Facts
The disputes concern the estate administration of the deceased A.________, whose estate includes complex inheritance issues, including disinheritances, the question of hereditary unworthiness of an heir (I.________), property and usage rights in real estate, as well as the allocation of assets and revenues from the estate. I.________ was convicted with final effect for murder and other crimes, which has significant impact on inheritance issues. Two parallel complaints (5A_493/2025 and 5A_499/2025) were filed to clarify various questions regarding the legal consequences and distribution of the estate of A.________ and the real estate of the estate of Y.________.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
5D_10/2026: Cost Assessment in Connection with Child Protection Measures
Summary of the Facts
The parties are divorced parents of three children. In 2025, the Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB) rejected the father's request for protective measures and a contact ban and regulated personal contact between the father and the children. The father appealed the cost and compensation regulation to the District Council of Bülach, which dismissed the complaint in 2026. A further complaint to the Cantonal Supreme Court of Zurich was also dismissed. The father then went to the Federal Supreme Court to have the imposed costs lifted or reduced.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
1C_62/2026: Inadmissibility of the Complaint Against an International Mutual Legal Assistance Decision
Summary of the Facts
The Federal Supreme Court examined the complaint of A.________ and the Panamanian company B.________ SA against a decision of the Appeals Chamber of the Federal Criminal Court. The subject was international legal assistance in criminal proceedings with Peru, especially the question of sufficient diplomatic guarantees in connection with human rights. The complainants alleged that the Peruvian authorities did not provide the required guarantees, so the legal assistance should not be granted.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
8C_508/2025: Claim for a Higher Compensation for Impairment in Accident Insurance
Summary of the Facts
The complainant suffered a fracture of the lateral tibial plateau in 2021 following an e-bike accident. The accident insurance awarded her a compensation for impairment of 10%. She requested an increase of the percentage citing possible future health deteriorations, including the risk of severe osteoarthritis.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
7B_1122/2024: Dismissal of the Complaint
Summary of the Facts
A.________ was criminally charged by B.________ for bodily injury, coercion, human trafficking, promotion of prostitution, and sexual violence, including rape. During police questioning, A.________ filed a criminal complaint against B.________ for a non-consensual sexual act (fellatio). The competent public prosecutor’s office of the canton of Geneva opened criminal proceedings against A.________ but did not proceed on the matter of the complaint against B.________. This decision was confirmed by the cantonal appellate authority.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
7B_42/2026: Complaint Regarding the Standing to Appeal Against a Discontinuation Order in Criminal Proceedings
Summary of the Facts
A financial advisor (A.________) was accused in the Czech Republic of a real estate investment in which investors lost their ownership rights. The criminal investigation of the Ministry of Public Security Geneva against the co-involved (B.________) was discontinued due to lack of suspicion. The complainant wished to challenge this discontinuation and requested reopening of the proceedings and the hearing of B.________. This request was declared inadmissible by the lower instance because he had no legally protected interest.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
1C_297/2024: Judgment on the “Gumi” Development Plan
Summary of the Facts
K.________ AG applied in 2022 for the enactment of the “Gumi” development plan for properties in Ingenbohl. Against the decision of the Ingenbohl municipal council, which dismissed objections and enacted the development plan, several residents appealed to the government council of the canton of Schwyz, which rejected the request. The residents then filed a complaint with the administrative court of the canton of Schwyz, which was also dismissed. The complainants finally brought the case to the Federal Supreme Court, which dealt with various legal and factual questions regarding the feasibility of the development plan, especially concerning natural hazards, water protection, and infrastructure.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
5A_142/2026: Appeal Procedure Regarding Suspensive Effect in Connection with Bankruptcy Opening – Termination of Proceedings by Withdrawal of the Complaint
Summary of the Facts
The District Court of Zurzach opened bankruptcy proceedings on January 20, 2026, over A.________ GmbH in liquidation. The complainant opposed this with a complaint to the Cantonal Supreme Court of Aargau, which rejected her request for suspensive effect on February 6, 2026. A subsequent complaint before the Federal Supreme Court with a request for suspensive effect was also unsuccessful. The proceedings were finally closed following withdrawal of the complaint by the complainant on March 25, 2026.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
7B_1414/2025: Judgment on Non-payment of Advance Payment of Costs
Summary of the Facts
The complainant filed a criminal complaint on December 26, 2025, against a decision of the Cantonal Supreme Court of Bern dated November 25, 2025. He was given a deadline until March 16, 2026, to pay an advance payment of costs of CHF 800.– together with the indication that the complaint would not be admitted if the advance payment was not made.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
6B_378/2025: Judgment of the Federal Supreme Court 6B_378/2025
Summary of the Facts
No substantive information on the decision, as the document is not available.
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7B_847/2025: Upholding the Complaint Against the Order to Create a DNA Profile
Summary of the Facts
The complainant, a Guinean national, was arrested on June 2, 2025, during a police check for illegal residence in Switzerland. He already had a criminal record with several convictions, including violations of narcotics legislation. On the same day, the public prosecutor's office of the canton of Geneva ordered the creation of a DNA profile to clarify possible other committed crimes. This order was subsequently confirmed by the lower instance. The complainant filed a complaint with the Federal Supreme Court.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
6B_827/2025: Judgment Regarding Cost and Compensation Issues and Excessive Formalism
Summary of the Facts
The complainant A.________ filed a criminal complaint against B.________ for embezzlement. B.________ was acquitted in the first instance, leading to cost coverage by the state treasury; compensation for the complainant was denied. Before the Cantonal Supreme Court, A.________ contested this arrangement regarding costs and party compensation but without success. She then filed a criminal complaint with the Federal Supreme Court.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
5A_267/2026: Non-admission of a Complaint Regarding Divorce
Summary of the Facts
The parties married in 2014 in Sarajevo and have two children (born 2012 and 2017). The father filed a request in 2022 for the return of the children to Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was denied. The mother filed for divorce on January 4, 2023. The father remained in default despite public service in the divorce proceedings. The Cantonal Court of Zug divorced the marriage on November 29, 2025, and left the children under the mother’s parental custody. The father appealed, which the Cantonal Supreme Court of Zug did not consider due to insufficient reasoning on January 13, 2026. The father then brought a complaint to the Federal Supreme Court.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
5A_898/2025: Judgment on Securing Party Compensation in Disclosure Proceedings
Summary of the Facts
After the death of C.________ in 2023, a dispute arose between his wife A.________ (complainant) and his son B.________ (respondent). The issue was whether the respondent can be obliged to secure party compensation in connection with a disclosure claim he filed. The lower instances dismissed a corresponding request by the complainant. A.________ subsequently filed a complaint with the Federal Supreme Court.
Full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.