Supreme Court Austria
Austria's highest judicial authority is the Supreme Court of Justice (Oberster Gerichtshof, OGH), serving as the final court of appeal in civil and criminal matters.
Key Features of the Supreme Court of Justice:
Composition: As of September 2023, the Court comprises a president, two vice presidents, thirteen presiding justices, and forty-four regular justices.
Appointment of Justices: Justices are appointed by the President of Austria, typically based on nominations from the Minister of Justice, who selects from a shortlist provided by the Court.
Functioning: The Court operates through 18 panels, each consisting of five members, handling various legal domains, including civil, criminal, antitrust, and disciplinary cases.
Recent Notable Decisions:
Bankruptcy Proceedings for Signa Development (December 2024): The Supreme Court upheld a lower court's decision, leading to bankruptcy proceedings for Signa Development, a unit of property tycoon Rene Benko's firm Signa.
Extradition Case of Dmitry Firtash (November 2024): An Austrian court ruled against extraditing Ukrainian businessman Dmitry Firtash to the United States, citing new evidence.
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