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 dispositive parts. For the further judgments, you will find a summary of the facts. 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.
2C_387/2026: Non-admission of the appeal regarding the suspension of proceedings under the Cartel Act
Summary of the facts
The Competition Commission (WEKO) issued a sanction order against A.________ on 29 June 2015 for participation in price and quantity agreements. A.________ lodged an appeal with the Federal Administrative Court, which, however, did not suspend the proceedings, although a partial revision of the Cartel Act (KG) was adopted in 2025, with entry into force expected in 2027. A.________ applied to the Federal Supreme Court for suspension of proceedings until the revised Cartel Act comes into force (lex mitior).
Summary of the considerations
- E.1: The Federal Supreme Court examines the admissibility requirements ex officio. The contested interlocutory order of the Federal Administrative Court constitutes an interlocutory decision. Appeals against such decisions are only admissible under the conditions of Art. 93 para. 1 BGG. - E.1.3-1.5: An irreparable disadvantage of a legal nature was not demonstrated. Economic or factual disadvantages, such as costs or time losses due to continuation of the proceedings, are not sufficient. - E.1.4.3-1.4.6: The Federal Supreme Court considers that suspension of the proceedings at first instance is not appropriate within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 BZP. A significant public interest, in particular with regard to the acceleration requirement, speaks against suspension. - E.2: In the absence of an irreparable disadvantage within the meaning of Art. 93 para. 1 lit. a BGG, the Federal Supreme Court does not admit the appeal.
Summary of the dispositive
The Federal Supreme Court did not admit the appeal and imposed the court costs on the appellant without awarding party compensation.
7B_182/2026: Non-admission of the appeal regarding denial of justice and delay
Summary of the facts
The Criminal Appeals Chamber of the Vaud Cantonal Court dismissed an appeal by A. on 4 March 2026 concerning denial of justice and undue delay. A. had asserted the existence of a formal decision by the public prosecutor regarding a reclassification. On 24 March 2026, A. filed a criminal appeal with the Federal Supreme Court and submitted additional observations on 6 May 2026.
Summary of the considerations
Appellant parties must, according to Art. 42 LTF, substantiate their appeals by explaining how the contested judgment violates the law. The Federal Supreme Court reviews the findings of fact of the lower court only in cases of manifestly incorrect or law-violating findings. The lower court found that demands for a decision on a reclassification were legally unfounded and that no formal decision was required. An appeal against the dismissal order is inadmissible. The appellant did not sufficiently engage with the considerations of the lower court. His arguments do not meet the statutory requirements according to Art. 42 para. 2 and Art. 106 para. 2 LTF. The appellant did not fulfill the legal requirements for an admissible appeal, which is why the Federal Supreme Court declares it inadmissible in simplified proceedings pursuant to Art. 108 para. 1 lit. b LTF.
Summary of the dispositive
The Federal Supreme Court declared the appeal inadmissible and imposed the court costs on the appellant.
4A_50/2026: Non-admission of the appeal regarding employment relationship and outstanding wages
Summary of the facts
The respondent, employed as a domestic worker for childcare and household help since March 2019, was terminated without notice by the appellants in August 2020. Subsequently, she filed a lawsuit for outstanding wage payments.
Summary of the considerations
- E.1: The main appeal is admissible. The subsidiary constitutional complaint procedure is excluded. - E.2: The Federal Supreme Court is bound by the factual findings of the lower court unless they were arbitrary. The review competence of the Federal Supreme Court essentially covers questions of federal law. - E.3: The lower court correctly based its interpretation of the contractual duties on the subjective consensus interpretation and found that the respondent had also taken on household tasks. These findings are not arbitrary. - E.4: The lower court rightly assumed that the respondent worked during the day for 10.5 to 11.75 hours, whereby even the time of “on-call duty” was to be considered working time. - E.5: The lower court deemed the appellants’ claims of allegedly made wage payments as not credible, as the submitted documents were unilaterally prepared and no independent evidence was available. - E.6: The appellants’ criticism regarding the respondent’s working hours and remunerations was rejected.
Summary of the dispositive
The appeal was dismissed, court costs were imposed on the appellants, and compensation was awarded to the respondent.
6B_229/2026: Federal Supreme Court judgment on sexual abuse
Summary of the facts
A.A. was sentenced by the Tribunal correctionnel in Geneva on 7 February 2025 to 4 years imprisonment, outpatient therapy, and compensation payment to B.A. in the amount of 30,000 CHF for sexual coercion and sexual acts with children. On 23 February 2026, the Chambre pénale d'appel et de révision in Geneva found A.A. guilty and reduced the sentence to 3 years and 6 months and a fine of 180 daily rates at 30 CHF each. A.A. had inappropriately approached his daughter, causing long-term psychological damage to her. The incidents, described by the daughter in a police report, began while she was still in primary school and included repeated sexual assaults and the impression that this was to remain a secret between father and daughter. The mother stated that after the confession of abuse, A.A. responded to the request not to commit further assaults, and the family ultimately broke apart, leading to emotional damage to B.A.
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6B_361/2026: Non-admission of the appeal regarding attempted intentional homicide and multiple endangerment of life
Summary of the facts
A.________ was sentenced by the Criminal Court of the Canton of Zug for multiple attempted homicide, theft, and multiple endangerment of life to nine years and one month imprisonment and a 15-year expulsion from the country. The Cantonal Court of Zug partially confirmed the convictions and reduced the charges regarding the police officers to endangerment of life under Art. 129 StGB. However, it found him guilty of attempted intentional homicide against his co-defendant and confirmed the imposed prison sentence. A.________ lodged an appeal against this judgment.
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4A_45/2026: Non-admission of the appeal regarding cancellation of the mortgage deed
Summary of the facts
A creditor (appellant) had acquired a bearer mortgage deed and canceled it. The cancellation letter was sent to the debtor (respondent) at an address in Ghana and to several of his companies but could not be delivered. Simultaneously, a cancellation was also sent to the third-party owner of the encumbered property. In the subsequent debt collection proceedings, the question arose whether the mortgage claim was already due upon service of the payment order to the third-party owner.
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5A_212/2026: Non-admission of the appeal regarding provisional measures in divorce proceedings
Summary of the facts
The case concerns divorce proceedings, specifically the ordering of provisional measures, including child support payments and the father's visitation rights. The appellant applied for a change in the modalities of the measures, particularly an increase in maintenance payments, a reduction of the father's visitation rights, and the lifting of a sanction threat in case of non-compliance. The lower courts set maintenance payments at CHF 1,700 per month. The application for increase and other requests were dismissed.
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2C_460/2026: Non-admission of the appeal regarding advance payment of costs in a procedure for an EU/EFTA residence permit
Summary of the facts
The appellant A.________ challenged interlocutory decisions of the Administrative Court of the Canton of Zurich that obliged him to pay an advance on costs in proceedings concerning an EU/EFTA residence permit. During the Federal Supreme Court proceedings, the appellant applied for legal aid. The Administrative Court then suspended the deadline for payment of the advance payment on costs for the time being.
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4A_326/2025: Non-admission of the appeal regarding assignment of claims
Summary of the facts
The appellant, A.________, requested a declaration that claims from loan agreements by G.________ against the respondents B.________ and C.________ had been assigned to him. This assignment was to be based on an agreement dated 4 May 2005, whose validity and the existence of a corresponding assignment declaration by G.________ were disputed. The lower courts dismissed the claim because the alleged assignment was not proven.
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6B_240/2026: Judgment on expulsion and complaint of arbitrariness
Summary of the facts
The appellant A.________ was convicted by the Cantonal Court of Zurich for forgery, sexual acts with a child, multiple dissemination, and possession of hardcore pornography. He received a conditional prison sentence of 19 months and was expelled from the country for five years. A.________ appealed this judgment and requested the annulment of the expulsion order. He also requested the inclusion of the lower court files and the granting of suspensive effect.
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6B_728/2025: Non-admission of the appeal regarding remuneration of the official defense counsel
Summary of the facts
The appellant, official defense counsel, challenged before the Federal Supreme Court the determination of his remuneration by the lower court concerning defense costs in an appeal procedure. He alleged a violation of his right to be heard and an incorrect application of cantonal and federal provisions on the assessment of remuneration for official defense counsel.
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7B_827/2026: Non-admission of the appeal regarding dismissal order
Summary of the facts
The cantonal court of the Canton of Neuchâtel dismissed on 15 June 2026 an appeal by A.________ against a dismissal order of the public prosecutor dated 6 January 2026, insofar as it admitted it. A.________ filed a criminal appeal with the Federal Supreme Court on 23 June 2026.
The full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
6B_768/2025: Non-admission of the appeal regarding property damage
Summary of the facts
A.________ was found guilty by the first-instance decision of the Giudice della Pretura penale (25.05.2023) of property damage, as he had deliberately made changes to the hydraulic system of his sister’s kitchen. The lower court, the Corte di appello e di revisione penale of the Canton of Ticino, confirmed the conviction and penalty on 06.08.2025 (30 daily fines conditionally suspended for two years and a fine of 500 CHF). A.________ lodged an appeal with the Federal Supreme Court requesting a judgment in his favor and damages.
The full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
8C_450/2026: Non-admission of the appeal regarding withdrawal of the appeal
Summary of the facts
The appellant A.________ filed an appeal on 8 July 2026 against the judgment of the Cour de justice de la République et canton de Genève, Chambre des assurances sociales, dated 29 April 2026. In a letter dated 12 August 2026, he declared the withdrawal of the appeal.
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7F_21/2026: Non-admission of the appeal regarding revision of Federal Supreme Court judgments
Summary of the facts
The appellant A.________ applied to the Federal Supreme Court on 4 April 2026 for revision of decisions 7B_577/2025 of 13 October 2025 and 7F_58/2025 of 17 March 2026. He specifically requested the annulment of the mentioned decisions, immediate lifting of seizures and, subsidiarily, remittance to the lower court. He also applied for waiver of court fees.
The full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
8C_186/2026: Non-admission of the appeal regarding accident insurance and causal link
Summary of the facts
The judgment relates to a dispute concerning accident insurance. The insured contested both the termination of benefits due to a lack of causal link between an event in 2016 and health complaints and the rejection of a revision of an earlier decision from 2015. The question was particularly whether a shoulder injury is attributable to the 2016 accident or corresponds to a degenerative or earlier injury.
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6B_224/2026: Non-admission of the appeal regarding administration of health-endangering substances and pornography
Summary of the facts
The Cantonal Court of Zurich convicted A.________ in second instance for administering health-endangering substances to children and pornography. It revoked a conditionally imposed prison sentence of 24 months and ordered a total sentence of 26 months (12 months unconditional, 14 months conditional). It imposed a three-year expulsion from the country, a lifelong ban on working with minors, the taking of a DNA sample, and civil claims.
The full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
6B_900/2025: Non-admission of the appeal regarding offenses against the Weapons Act
Summary of the facts
A.________ was accused of importing a prohibited folding knife into Switzerland without an exemption permit. The District Court of Meilen convicted him of intentional offenses against the Weapons Act to a conditional fine, whereby the Cantonal Court of Zurich reduced the conviction to negligent behavior and imposed a fine of CHF 4,500. Both A.________ and the Zurich Public Prosecutor’s Office appealed to the Federal Supreme Court against this judgment.
The full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
5A_829/2026: Non-admission of the appeal regarding legal aid
Summary of the facts
In ongoing divorce proceedings, the appellant applied for legal aid. After this request was denied by the Basel-Stadt Civil Court by order dated 12 August 2026 and after setting an advance on costs of CHF 1,000, she went to the Basel-Stadt Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal rejected the application for legal aid for the cantonal appeal proceedings and set a court cost advance of CHF 800. This order was challenged before the Federal Supreme Court, whereby the appellant specifically alleged a violation of the right to be heard and insufficient consideration of her financial circumstances.
The full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
6B_772/2025: Non-admission of the appeal regarding gross violation of traffic regulations
Summary of the facts
A.________ was accused of driving at 74 km/h in a 30 km/h zone on 27.02.2023 and thus having accepted a high risk of an accident with serious injuries or fatalities. The single judge convicted A.________ on 22.01.2024 of gross violation of traffic rules (Art. 90 paras. 3 and 4 SVG) to a conditional fine of 180 daily rates with a probation period of three years. On appeal, the Court of Appeal again found A.________ guilty on 12.06.2025 and increased the sentence to 12 months imprisonment with conditional execution and a probation period of two years. A.________ appealed to the Federal Supreme Court, requesting acquittal and remittance to the lower court.
The full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.
7B_395/2025: Non-admission of the appeal regarding disloyal management and fraud
Summary of the facts
A.________ filed on 17 September 2024 a criminal complaint for disloyal management (Art. 158 StGB), fraud (Art. 146 StGB), and embezzlement (Art. 138 StGB) against B.________ SA and its responsible persons. He claimed to have been appointed as “protector” of a New Zealand trust but not officially appointed. This non-appointment caused him damage, among others through lost fees. The Cantonal Court declared his appeal against a non-admission order by the Geneva public prosecutor inadmissible for lack of standing to appeal.
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8C_699/2025: Non-admission of the appeal regarding invalidity pension
Summary of the facts
The appellant, A.________ (born 1961), suffered a heart attack on 17 January 2022 and became unable to work. He registered for benefits with the disability insurance (IV) on 23 March 2022. The IV office in Lucerne rejected a pension claim by decision of 18 September 2024. The Cantonal Court of Lucerne confirmed this decision on 22 October 2025.
The full summary of the judgment can be found on the portal.