Constitutional Court finds no violation in application by 15 person whose assets were subject to injunction-based attachment over coup attempt damages
The Constitutional Court First Section examined the claims of the 15 applicant, who complained about an injunction-based attachment placed on their assets in a compensation lawsuit brought by the General Directorate of Security over damage allegedly caused during the 15 July 2016 coup attempt, and concluded that there was no violation of the right to property or the right to a trial within a reasonable time. The lawsuit, concerning recovery of 34.559.647,07 TL in damages, is pending before the Ankara 15. Civil Court of First Instance. An injunction-based attachment is a temporary restriction that prevents the creditor's debtor from selling its assets before the lawsuit is concluded.
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What does it mean?
This decision shows that a temporary restriction placed on the property of people accused of causing damage during the coup attempt, while a lawsuit is ongoing, was found to be lawful. The attachment on their property prevents sales and transfers until the lawsuit ends.
Who is affected?
The 15 person named in the application and the other defendants in the lawsuit.