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Administrative delay
The proceeding moved the application forward; the court attributed the delay to the Authority and awarded NIS 7,500 in costs.
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Costs awarded for administrative delay — Mokadi
The outcome
The proceeding moved the application forward; the court attributed the delay to the Authority and awarded NIS 7,500 in costs.
What does this case illustrate?
Judicial review may also address an authority’s failure to decide an application within a reasonable time.
Legal citation
Read the case summaryAdministrative Petition 43579-12-25
Jerusalem District Court, sitting as an Administrative CourtTermination of the graduated procedure set aside — Shevchenko
The outcome
The Tribunal found that a genuine relationship had been established and directed the procedure to advance, subject to the remaining requirements.
What does this case illustrate?
The decision illustrates the need to assess the evidence of a genuine relationship as a whole, rather than end a lengthy procedure based solely on an isolated impression.
Legal citation
Read the case summaryAppeal 1121-25
Appeals Tribunal — Tel Aviv and Central DistrictLaw of Return eligibility decision set aside — Ismatiloyva
The outcome
The Authority’s decision was set aside and the petitioners were found eligible for oleh status; NIS 10,000 in costs was awarded.
What does this case illustrate?
The decision concerns a refusal of eligibility under the Law of Return and the judicial review of that refusal.
Legal citation
Read the case summaryAdministrative Petition 13669-02-25
Jerusalem District Court, sitting as an Administrative CourtAuthority delay must not prejudice the applicant — Arcano
The outcome
The appeal was granted, the matter was referred to the inter-ministerial committee and the A/5 licence was extended pending a fresh decision.
What does this case illustrate?
Delays in scheduling appointments by the Authority should not be counted against the applicant when assessing her progress through the graduated procedure.
Legal citation
Read the case summaryAdministrative Appeal 54626-02-23
Tel Aviv District Court, sitting as an Administrative CourtAppeal granted and Jewish status recognised — Svetlana
The outcome
The Great Rabbinical Court granted the appeal and recognised the appellant as Jewish and eligible to marry under Jewish law.
What does this case illustrate?
Documents, family evidence and previous rulings require full consideration before a request for recognition of Jewish status is refused.
Legal citation
Read the case summaryCase 1382692/1
Great Rabbinical Court, JerusalemCitizenship after the Israeli spouse’s death — Harari
The outcome
The petition was granted; citizenship was ordered and the Authority was ordered to pay NIS 35,000 in costs.
What does this case illustrate?
The decision concerns citizenship after the death of an Israeli spouse during the graduated procedure.
Legal citation
Read the case summaryAdministrative Petition 48331-03-14
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