Latest Judgments of the Federal Supreme Court
Here you will find the most recent judgments of the Federal Supreme Court (BGer) from bger.ch. For the first three judgments, we present you with detailed summaries including facts, considerations, and dispositives. For the further judgments, you will find a summary of the facts in each case. The full 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.
6B_262/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning custodial sentence and expulsion
Summary of the facts
The appellant was sentenced by the criminal court of the canton of Basel-Stadt to a custodial sentence for several offenses, including crimes against the Narcotics Act, multiple bodily injuries, and other offenses. The appellate court of the canton of Basel-Stadt confirmed parts of the judgment but increased the custodial sentence to 54 months, extended the expulsion from five to ten years, and ordered its entry in the Schengen Information System (SIS). With his appeal to the Federal Supreme Court, the appellant alleged, inter alia, a violation of the prohibition of arbitrariness and the principle "in dubio pro reo" as well as the order of expulsion.
Summary of the considerations
The Federal Supreme Court based its decision on the facts established by the lower court and found that the appeal was inadmissible or manifestly unfounded in essential parts. The appellant alleged an obviously incorrect establishment of facts and arbitrariness. The Federal Supreme Court held that the lower court based its evaluation of evidence on a detailed examination of the credibility of witness statements (E.2.2). In particular, the statements of the appellant’s former wife were carefully analyzed and their credibility confirmed within the context of the domestic violence offense complex (E.2.2.1). The lower court established the facts regarding the offenses related to each charge in a methodologically comprehensible and non-arbitrary manner. Also, with respect to evidence in other offenses, e.g., narcotics offenses (E.2.2.2) and offenses against the Weapons Act (E.2.2.3), no obvious errors were apparent. Since the appellant’s objections did not prevail, it was unnecessary to address potential acquittals and their effects on sentencing and allocation of costs. The order of expulsion and its entry into the SIS was examined. The lower court rightly denied a serious personal hardship according to Art. 66a para. 2 SCC (E.4.2) and found no violation of Art. 8 ECHR or Art. 13 BV. The proportionality of the entry was also confirmed (E.4.4). The Federal Supreme Court refrained from further procedural acts and concluded that the appeal must be dismissed.
Summary of the dispositive
The appeal was dismissed, the request for legal aid was rejected, and the costs were imposed on the appellant.
1C_266/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning building permit for interim use project
Summary of the facts
A.________ AG contested a presidential interim decision of the Administrative Court of the canton of Thurgau, which had rejected the suspensive effect of its appeal against a building permit for a gastronomic interim use project ('Seeliebi9320'). However, during the Federal Supreme Court proceedings, a final decision of the Administrative Court was issued, rendering A.________ AG’s current interest in the assessment of the interim decision moot.
Summary of the considerations
- E.1: The Administrative Court of the canton of Thurgau had on 22 January 2026 granted the exemption permit for the interim use of property no. 2851 limited until 31 December 2027 and did not handle the objection of the appellant. Appeals were lodged against the administrative decisions, but the Administrative Court rejected the request for suspensive effect in its interim decision. - E.2: The appellant additionally requested a provisional measure before the Federal Supreme Court, which was already rejected. - E.3: The Administrative Court decided on the merits during the pending Federal Supreme Court proceedings, thereby eliminating the interest in the assessment of the interim decision. - E.4: The Federal Supreme Court states that with the conclusion of the main proceedings, the current interest in the assessment of the procedural interim decision has ceased, making the proceedings moot. - E.5: It is summarily stated that the appellant has neither sufficiently demonstrated nor proven an irreparable disadvantage within the meaning of Art. 93 para. 1 lit. a BGG. In particular, a temporary use of the building permit or the alleged economic disadvantages cannot constitute such a legal disadvantage. - E.6: Had the appeal not become moot, it would probably not have been admitted.
Summary of the dispositive
The proceedings were discontinued due to mootness, and the court costs were imposed on the appellant without awarding party compensation.
4D_104/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning delay in proceedings and access to files
Summary of the facts
The appellant (A.________ GmbH) filed a lawsuit at the Zurich District Court on 18 November 2025, claiming payment of CHF 10,320 plus default interest from Bank B.________. Since she believed that her right to access files had been unlawfully delayed or denied, she appealed to the Zurich Higher Court on 2 May 2026 to establish this delay or denial and to order access to the files. The Higher Court dismissed the appeal on 5 June 2026.
Summary of the considerations
- E.1: The Federal Supreme Court appeal of 12 June 2026 did not meet the reasoning requirements under Art. 42 para. 2 and Art. 106 para. 2 BGG. - E.2: The appeal is not admitted due to insufficient reasoning and due to simplified procedure by the presiding member pursuant to Art. 108 para. 1 lit. b BGG. - E.3: The court costs are imposed on the appellant, but no party compensation is awarded as none of the other parties incurred compensable expenses.
Summary of the dispositive
The appeal was not admitted, the court costs were imposed on the appellant, and no party compensations were awarded.
6B_366/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning threats and sexual harassment
Summary of the facts
The appellant contested a judgment of the St. Gallen Cantonal Court, which found him guilty inter alia of threats, sexual harassment, misuse of a telecommunications system, and violation of the Narcotics Act, and imposed various sanctions. He alleged, among other things, the bias of a judge, violation of the right to be heard, as well as issues with evidence collection, and requested annulment of the judgment and remand to the lower court.
The full summary of the judgment is available in the portal.
4A_228/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning termination order
Summary of the facts
The Federal Supreme Court had to decide on an appeal by A.________ against a termination order issued by the president of the appeals chamber of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The appellant sought the annulment of the termination order and requested legal aid. The appeal was filed by a Libyan lawyer who was not admitted to practice before the Federal Supreme Court.
The full summary of the judgment is available in the portal.
4D_107/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning tenant eviction
Summary of the facts
The respondent requested the eviction of the appellant from a rented apartment. The Uster District Court granted the eviction request by judgment of 12 May 2026. The appellant appealed to the Zurich Higher Court, which dismissed the appeal by judgment of 2 June 2026. He also requested suspensive effect, which the Higher Court denied due to mootness. The Federal Supreme Court rejected the request for suspensive effect for the Federal Supreme Court proceedings on 19 June 2026.
The full summary of the judgment is available in the portal.
9D_9/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning the granting of legal aid
Summary of the facts
A taxpayer (A.________) applied to the tax administration of the canton of Bern for legal aid in proceedings before the Bern Tax Appeal Commission (StRK) concerning the waiver of cantonal and municipal taxes as well as direct federal tax for the 2021 tax period. The StRK rejected the application due to lack of prospects. The Bern Administrative Court confirmed this decision. The taxpayer filed a subsidiary constitutional complaint with the Federal Supreme Court.
The full summary of the judgment is available in the portal.
7B_522/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning legal aid in criminal proceedings
Summary of the facts
The appellant, A.________, filed a criminal complaint for coercion and constituted himself as a private plaintiff. The public prosecutor's office did not take up the criminal complaint, after which the appellant filed a complaint and simultaneously requested legal aid. The Lucerne Cantonal Court rejected the request for legal aid because the appellant did not assert any civil claims. The appellant appealed this decision to the Federal Supreme Court.
The full summary of the judgment is available in the portal.
8C_752/2025: Non-admission of the appeal concerning higher disability pension and compensation for impairment
Summary of the facts
A.________, born in 1978, suffered multiple injuries including fractures and a liver rupture in a motorcycle accident on 21 July 2019. Due to ongoing complaints, especially complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS type I), and psychological impairments, he claimed a higher disability pension, a higher compensation for impairment (IPAI), recognition of an impotence compensation, and coverage of additional medical costs. The Swiss Accident Insurance Institution (CNA) rejected these claims. The lower court, the Cantonal Court of Vaud, dismissed A.________’s appeal, after which he appealed to the Federal Supreme Court.
The full summary of the judgment is available in the portal.
6B_540/2025: Upholding the appeal concerning compensation and crediting of detention
Summary of the facts
A.________ was fined CHF 45,000 by the Hinwil District Court for violation of the Casino Act, with 421 days of detention partially credited. The Zurich Higher Court reduced the fine to CHF 35,070 and decided that an amount of CHF 2,700 was compensated by detention. It also awarded A.________ compensation for unlawful detention but waived compensation for distress. A.________ filed a criminal appeal with the Federal Supreme Court.
The full summary of the judgment is available in the portal.
7B_46/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning cost and compensation regulation
Summary of the facts
A.________ (appellant) repeatedly objected to a penal order by the Muri-Bremgarten public prosecutor's office (2023). The president of the Bremgarten District Court confirmed the legal force of certain parts of the penal order and rejected, inter alia, her application for party compensation as well as claims for damages and compensation. Subsequently, A.________ requested review by the Aargau Higher Court, which partially admitted the appeals, revoked certain dispositive numbers, and remanded the matter for a new assessment to the lower court. Against this, A.________ appealed to the Federal Supreme Court (inter alia concerning costs, party compensation, and legal aid).
The full summary of the judgment is available in the portal.
9C_405/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning reminder fees in compulsory health insurance
Summary of the facts
The appellant A.________, insured with Helsana Assurances SA, only partially paid her premiums and cost shares for the years 2022 and 2023. After unsuccessful reminders, Helsana initiated debt enforcement proceedings and obtained provisional legal authorization for an amount of CHF 1,549.65, including reminder fees. The Valais Cantonal Court rejected the appeal against this, which led to confirmation of the legal authorization for the stated amount.
The full summary of the judgment is available in the portal.
9C_202/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning advance payment of costs
Summary of the facts
The appellant A.________ filed an appeal against a decision of the Cour de justice de la République et canton de Genève, Chambre des assurances sociales, dated 9 February 2026. The Federal Supreme Court ordered A.________ to pay an advance of CHF 500. After her request for legal aid was rejected and several granted deadlines expired, the payment was not made. A.________ stated that she was unable to collect a court notice in time due to shortened summer opening hours of her local post office.
The full summary of the judgment is available in the portal.
7B_931/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning extension of pre-trial detention due to risk of flight
Summary of the facts
A.________ was arrested by police on 11 March 2026 following an incident in which he is accused of having touched two boys on the buttocks in a shopping center in Frauenfeld. The coercive measures court of the canton of Thurgau ordered pre-trial detention on 15 March 2026, which was extended until 29 April 2026 and later until 29 June 2026. The Thurgau Higher Court confirmed the extension on 9 June 2026. A.________ applies to the Federal Supreme Court for immediate release and reinstatement in the custodial placement at the B.________ residential home.
The full summary of the judgment is available in the portal.
4F_14/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning unavailable electronic decision
Summary of the facts
The decision of the Federal Supreme Court with number 4F_14/2026 dated 10.08.2026 is not available in electronic form. The facts of the judgment as well as other contents are not accessible.
The full summary of the judgment is available in the portal.
1C_264/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning building permit for temporary gastronomic use
Summary of the facts
A.________ AG opposed an exemption permit for a temporary gastronomic interim use in Arbon as well as the non-admission decision on its objection issued by the Department of Interior and Economic Affairs of the canton of Thurgau. The Administrative Court of the canton of Thurgau rejected A.________ AG’s request for suspensive effect by presidential interim decision. The Administrative Court later issued the final decision, thus rendering the current interest of A.________ AG in the contested interim order moot.
The full summary of the judgment is available in the portal.
7B_189/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning subsidiary supervisory complaint and challenge request
Summary of the facts
A.________ filed several criminal complaints against two public prosecutors of the canton of Zug and lodged a subsidiary supervisory complaint as well as a challenge request. The chief public prosecutor’s office of the canton of Zug declared the challenge requests moot and forwarded the supervisory complaint to the Zug Higher Court. The president of the I. Appeals Chamber of the Higher Court did not admit the subsidiary supervisory complaint, citing lateness and lack of submissions.
The full summary of the judgment is available in the portal.
4F_18/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning legal aid and restoration of a deadline
Summary of the facts
The appellant filed a lawsuit on 7 July 2025 at the Tribunal de première instance in Geneva to claim damages for the cancellation of a flight, associated additional costs, and non-material damage. A request for legal aid was rejected by the lower courts, and the Federal Supreme Court also dismissed an appeal against this as inadmissible on 23 March 2026. Subsequently, the appellant filed a request for restoration of a deadline to withdraw the previous appeal.
The full summary of the judgment is available in the portal.
9C_138/2025: Non-admission of the appeal concerning adjustment of pension entitlement
Summary of the facts
A.________, born in 1991, initially received a three-quarter pension based on a decision of the Office of Disability Insurance of the canton of Geneva dated 19 December 2019, at times a full disability pension, and finally again a three-quarter pension (based on a disability degree of 60%). On 29 June 2021, he requested a review of the pension due to deterioration of his health. After an interdisciplinary medical assessment, the Office AI decided on 22 August 2023 to revoke the pension as of 1 October 2023, since full work capacity was determined. The Cour de justice de la République et canton de Genève overturned this decision and dismissed the case with the finding that as of 1 June 2021 only 20% work capacity in an adapted activity existed. The Office AI then appealed to the Federal Supreme Court.
The full summary of the judgment is available in the portal.
6B_247/2026: Non-admission of the appeal concerning order for inpatient therapeutic measure
Summary of the facts
The Bern Higher Court convicted A.________ of various offenses and ordered an inpatient therapeutic measure pursuant to Art. 59 SCC. This was because A.________ suffers from paranoid personality disorder and an alcohol dependence syndrome, which are connected to the criminal acts. A.________ requested before the Federal Supreme Court the order of an outpatient measure with inpatient introductory phase pursuant to Art. 63 para. 3 SCC or remand for reassessment. The lower court reasoned that an outpatient measure was unsuitable to significantly improve the legal prognosis and that an inpatient measure was necessary.
The full summary of the judgment is available in the portal.