Subject of Dispute: Recognition of Actions by the Territorial Administration of the State Judicial Administration of Ukraine in Chernihiv Oblast as Unlawful Regarding Calculation and Payment of Judicial Remuneration at a Reduced Subsistence Minimum.
Main Court Arguments:
1. The court established that when calculating remuneration, a subsistence minimum of 2,102 UAH was used instead of 2,684 UAH, which violates judges’ independence guarantees.
2. The Supreme Court pointed to the need to clarify the participation of the State Judicial Administration in the disputed legal relations and determine its legal status.
3. The court emphasized that the chosen method of protection must be effective and prevent further violations of the judge’s rights.
Court Decision: Rescind previous court decisions and refer the case for new consideration to involve the appropriate defendant/co-defendant.
