The Supreme Court of Kosovo issued a ruling on April 4, 2026, regarding a complex legal dispute concerning vehicle registration procedures. The case involved an administrative conflict initiated by two non-governmental organizations, “Marakli t’Kerreve” and the Institute “TriPika – Sport, Social, Economy,” who filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Interior. The core of the dispute centered on the legality of Article 7 within Administrative Directive (MPB) No.
12/2024, which serves to supplement and amend the original Administrative Directive No. 04/2023 governing vehicle registration. Following a public judicial review, the Supreme Court announced its decision via a formal media statement.
The court determined that the plaintiffs’ claims were only partially upheld. Specifically, the court ruled to declare and invalidate Paragraph 1, Paragraph 3, and Paragraph 4 of Article 7 of the aforementioned Administrative Directive (MPB) No. 12/2024.
Despite this partial success, the court simultaneously rejected other aspects of the organizations’ legal request. The ruling thus establishes a nuanced precedent regarding the scope and validity of the procedural changes outlined in the new directive. The decision requires relevant bodies to adjust their adherence to the contested administrative guidelines based on the specific paragraphs invalidated by the highest court.
The judgment clarifies certain ambiguities within the existing regulatory framework governing vehicle documentation and ownership records.
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The ruling clarifies the scope of administrative directives concerning vehicle registration in Kosovo.