Subject of Dispute: Challenging a Court Decision Due to Violation of Territorial Jurisdiction Rules in a Criminal Case Involving Attempted Murder.
Main Arguments of the Court: First, determining jurisdiction is not always obvious before the case review begins. Second, if a jurisdictional violation is discovered after the judicial process has started, this is not an automatic basis for overturning the decision. Third, the court was guided by the principle of legal certainty and the need to ensure a balance between procedural requirements and the purpose of justice.
Court Decision: To leave the verdict of the Bila Tserkva City District Court and the appellate court ruling unchanged, and to dismiss the defense counsel’s cassation appeal.
