Ukraine's Constitutional Court Rules on Key Cases: A Summary of the Decisions

Proceedings of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine

According to Конституційний суд: On February 4, 2026, the Second Senate of Ukraine's Constitutional Court deliberated on a series of constitutional complaints and scheduled further hearings for other cases. Judicial panels from both the First and Second Senates issued rulings on whether to initiate or dismiss constitutional proceedings for several petitions. The Constitutional Court of Ukraine is the sole body with the authority to interpret the constitution and review the constitutionality of laws.

The Second Senate reviewed cases challenging the constitutionality of various legislative provisions. Notably, judges examined the case of M.P. Masіuk regarding the constitutionality of point 8 of the Final Provisions section of the Law of Ukraine 'On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2023'. The Court also considered the case of N.O. Riabets, which pertained to the constitutionality of the first part of Article 14-3 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses.

Other Cases Under Judicial Scrutiny

Additional cases that drew the Court's attention included:

• The constitutionality of part eight of Article 176 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine in the case of S.O. Hniezdilov;
• Issues related to alternative service in the cases of V.V. Alekseenko, S.V. Ivanushchenko, and D.B. Zelinskyi.

The Second Panel of Judges of the First Senate also decided to dismiss the initiation of constitutional proceedings in several cases, among them:

• The case of A.O. Parkhomenko regarding Article 22 of the Law of Ukraine 'On the Status of War Veterans, Guarantees of Their Social Protection';
• The case of O.Ye. Paskhina concerning specific provisions of the Code of Ukraine on Bankruptcy Procedures;
• The case of S.O. Yudin, in which the Court refused to open proceedings regarding the constitutionality of point 2 of part three of Article 389 of the Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine.

The Second Panel of Judges of the Second Senate ruled to initiate constitutional proceedings in the case of A.V. Karas and V.V. Karas regarding the constitutionality of point 9 of part one of Article 309 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. Furthermore, the review of the case of V.S. Dzhafarli concerning specific provisions of Article 294 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses will continue in closed sessions.

Thus, on February 4, 2026, the Constitutional Court of Ukraine demonstrated significant activity in reviewing important cases that could influence legal application in Ukraine.

The parties involved will continue to await the outcomes of these constitutional complaints, which remain pertinent within the country's legal system. These rulings could have a substantial impact on future legal practice and the protection of citizens' rights in Ukraine, given the importance of the legislative norms under constitutional review. Monitoring these cases will be crucial for legal professionals and anyone interested in the development of Ukraine's legal framework.