Trial & Litigation

Russian Supreme Court urges to rely on ECHR position as to application procedures for convicts

The Russian Supreme Court has considered a complaint of a convict, who was denied meetings with his representatives to prepare a petition to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) by the administration of the respective penitentiary facility.

17:56 15.09.2021

Animal abuser in Russia’s Kurgan Region sentenced to 180 hours of community service

A resident of the Kurgan Region has been sentenced to compulsory labor for cruel treatment of a dog.

16:04 15.09.2021

Forensic doctor accused of forgery during culture official's autopsy to stay in detention

The Moscow City Court on Wednesday upheld detention of forensic physician Alexander Pentsakov charged with negligence and forgery in office as part of a case over the death of deputy head of Moscow’s Culture Department Leonid Osharin.

14:38 15.09.2021

Actor Efremov fails to change sentence in fatal car crash case

The Second Cassation Court of General Jurisdiction on Wednesday upheld sentence passed on actor Mikhail Efremov guilty of committing fatal road traffic accident under the influence of alcohol.

13:49 15.09.2021

Moscow’s notorious confectionary loses appeal against bankruptcy

The Ninth Commercial Court of Appeals rejected an appeal filed by Moscow’s confectionary Menshevik, whose ex-owner Ilya Averyanov had been acquitted of the 2017 murder of a security guard, against a ruling on its bankruptcy.

12:53 15.09.2021

Company challenges ruling over use of Vkontakte users’ data

Double Data company has lodged a cassation appeal in a dispute with Vkontakte over the use of the social network users’ data.

11:11 15.09.2021

Seizure of $1.5-billion assets of ex-Promsvyazbank owner upheld

The Moscow District Commercial Court has upheld the seizure of monetary assets and other property in the amount of more than 113 billion rubles ($1.5 billion) belonging to the former owner of Promsvyazbank Dmitry Ananyev.

10:27 15.09.2021

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Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violations

A Russian court said on Tuesday it had rejected a complaint filed by Ookla LLC against a 1-million ruble fine for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory.

17:20 17.01.2023

Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditions

Russia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.

15:29 13.01.2023

Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State Duma

Lawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.

16:17 12.10.2022