Commentary on Judgement of the Supreme Court of May 6, 2022, II CSKP 78/22 (approving)
The ruling under review deals with an issue that has long been present in doctrine and jurisprudence. The commented judgement is yet another statement of the Supreme Court concerning the jurisdiction of the court in cases relating to civil claims of reinstated offi cers. However, the analysed judgement is signifi cant because it determines not only the jurisdiction of common courts (which has already been confi rmed in previous case law) but also determines the character of the benefi t granted under Article 42 paragraph 5 of the Police Act. The interpretation of this provision adopted by the Supreme Court opens the way for reinstated offi cers to seek compensation from the State Treasury over the limit specifi ed in this provision
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