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“Time Limit for Filing a Full Jurisdiction Action After the Dismissal of an Annulment Case”

“Time Limit for Filing a Full Jurisdiction Action After the Dismissal of an Annulment Case”

A full jurisdiction action (also known as a compensation lawsuit) is a type of administrative lawsuit filed by a person who has suffered material or moral damages as a result of an act, action, or omission of the administration, with the aim of obtaining compensation for those damages. This type of lawsuit derives its legal basis from Article 125 of the Constitution.   A full jurisdiction action can be filed in four different ways:   Filing a direct full jurisdiction action within the period prescribed for bringing an annulment action against the administrative act that violates one’s rights;   Filing both an annulment action and a full jurisdiction action together within the time limit for challenging the administrative act that violates one’s rights;   Filing a full jurisdiction action within the prescribed time limit following the notification of the judgment rendered in an annulment action brought against the administrative act that violated one’s rights;   Filing a full jurisdiction action within the prescribed time limit due to damages arising from the execution of an administrative act that violated one’s rights.  ..

PILOT JUDGMENT BY THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT ON ADDITIONAL (EXCESS) DAMAGES

PILOT JUDGMENT BY THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT ON ADDITIONAL (EXCESS) DAMAGES

In its decision dated 8 July 2025 and numbered 2024/41763, the Constitutional Court evaluated claims concerning the loss of value of receivables arising from disputes between private legal entities due to inflation, taking into account previous Court of Cassation (Yargıtay) rulings, within the scope of the right to property and the right to an effective remedy.   As a result of this assessment, the Court held that there is no effective legal remedy available regarding claims for additional (excess) damages, that Article 122 of the Turkish Code of Obligations (Law No. 6098) does not provide adequate protection against the loss of value of receivables caused by inflation, and that the existing case law has failed to offer an effective solution to this legal issue. Consequently, the Court ruled that the right to property (Article 35 of the Constitution) and the right to an effective remedy (Article 40) had been violated. This decision was published in the Official Gazette No. 33032 on 29 September 2025...

RENT DETERMINATION LAWSUIT AND PROCEDURES FOLLOWING THE JUDGEMENT

RENT DETERMINATION LAWSUIT AND PROCEDURES FOLLOWING THE JUDGEMENT

WHAT IS A RENT DETERMINATION LAWSUIT UNDER ARTICLE 344/3 OF THE TURKISH CODE OF OBLIGATIONS NO. 6098? Regardless of whether the parties have reached an agreement on this matter, in lease agreements lasting more than five years, or renewed after five years, and at the end of each subsequent five-year period, the rent applicable for the new rental year shall be determined by the judge in accordance with the rate of change based on the twelve-month average of the consumer price index, the condition of the leased property, and comparable rental values, ensuring fairness and equity. Both the tenant and the landlord may file a rent determination lawsuit for residential and roofed commercial premises...

LAWSUIT FOR  COMPENSATION  DUE TO UNLAWFUL USE OF PROPERTY

LAWSUIT FOR COMPENSATION DUE TO UNLAWFUL USE OF PROPERTY

  Ecrimisil (unlawful occupation compensation) originates mainly from Article 995 of the Turkish Civil Code. Accordingly, a person who is not in good faith and possesses a movable or immovable property is obliged to compensate the owner (the true right holder) for the damages caused and for the benefits obtained or neglected to obtain.In brief, it is a type of compensation that a non-possessor owner can claim from a possessor who does not have ownership rights. As Uzunpınar Tüfek Law Firm, acting as a real estate lawyer in Istanbul, we protect our clients’ rights and apply the most effective legal strategies in ecrimisil cases. An ecrimisil lawsuit (compensation for unlawful occupation) may be filed together with an action for prevention of interference (actio negatoria) or a title deed cancellation and registration lawsuit, or it may be filed independently...

ACQUISITION OF TURKISH CITIZENSHIP BY FOREIGN INVESTORS

ACQUISITION OF TURKISH CITIZENSHIP BY FOREIGN INVESTORS

As is known, one of the ways of acquiring Turkish citizenship through an administrative decision is the acquisition of Turkish citizenship by foreign investors under the title of “exceptional acquisition of Turkish citizenship.” This process is regulated under Article 20 of the Regulation on the Implementation of the Turkish Citizenship Law. Individuals falling within the scope of this article must first obtain a certificate of conformity, then acquire a residence permit pursuant to Article 31/1-j of the Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and International Protection, and finally submit their citizenship application. In summary, the process for a foreign investor to acquire Turkish citizenship consists of three main stages...

Criminal Law

Criminal Law

Criminal Law Criminal law is a branch of public law that regulates criminal acts and the legal penalties for these acts. Its main goal is to protect social order and the fundamental rights of individuals. Crimes such as intentional killing, fraud, embezzlement, threats, drug trafficking, sexual offenses, forgery, and abuse of power fall under this field. These accusations do not only create legal consequences. They also affect a person’s freedom, reputation, and social life. Because of this, criminal cases must be handled with legal expertise and strategic thinking.A criminal case goes through many stages. These include police questioning, the prosecutor’s investigation, court hearings, and if needed, appeals. During these stages, the presumption of innocence is essential. A person cannot be seen as guilty until there is a final decision by a court. Another important rule is the right to be protected from unjust harm to one’s reputation. This right ensures that people do not suffer unfair damage to their name or image during an investigation. Even if there is an allegation, no one should be treated like a criminal unless there is clear and lawful evidence.At Uzunpınar TÜFEK Intern..