The “Law on Amendments to Certain Laws on Ensuring the Effective and Efficient Functioning of the Judiciary,” publicly known as the “12th Judicial Package,” was adopted by the General Assembly of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye on July 16, 2026, and subsequently enacted.
The Grand General Assembly for the Unification of Judgments of the Court of Cassation has put an end to a significant debate in civil proceedings, ruling that a new claim not included in the statement of claim cannot be introduced into the proceedings by way of partial amendment.
According to a decision of the 3rd Civil Chamber of the Court of Cassation published in the Official Journal dated July 22, 2026, Banking and Insurance Transactions Tax (BITT) may be charged to consumers.
Under the Law, the scope of cases to be heard by a single judge in administrative and tax courts has been expanded, with the aim of ensuring faster and more efficient judicial proceedings.
The bill publicly known as the “12th Judicial Package,” titled the Bill on Amendments to Certain Laws Regarding the Effective and Efficient Functioning of the Judiciary, was adopted by the General Assembly of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye.
The decision providing that a new lease agreement invalidates an eviction undertaking was published in the Official Journal dated July 18, 2026 and bearing the issue number 33313.
The “Bill on Amending Certain Laws to Ensure the Effective and Efficient Functioning of the Judiciary,” known publicly as the “12th Judicial Package,” was submitted to the Presidency of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye on 22 June 2026.
The Constitutional Court annulled the phrase allowing poverty alimony to be awarded on an “indefinite” basis under the Turkish Civil Code. Following the decision rendered upon the application of the 12th Family Court of Antalya, the obligation to pay alimony for life will be eliminated.
The Constitutional Court issued an important ruling concerning cases involving the return from Türkiye of children whose habitual residence is abroad and who are living in their habitual residence.
The Law Amending the Land Registry Law, Certain Other Laws, and Decree Law Nr. 375 was published in the Official Journal on Thursday, 22 May under the issue number 33261.
Law Nr. 7578, published in the Official Journal in May 2026, introduced significant obligations for social network providers and digital gaming platforms. The new regulation draws particular attention for its provisions aimed at strengthening the protection of children in digital environments.
By the decision of the General Assembly of Judges and Prosecutors dated 06.05.2026, the Regional Court of Appeal of Malatya has been established. The Regional Court of Appeal of Malatya is scheduled to become operational on 01.09.2026.