Court ruling9/27/2026

High Court of Justice Dismissed the Association for Civil Rights’ Petition After It Was Withdrawn

The Association for Civil Rights in Israel withdrew its petition against the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Finance, and the Courts Administration, upon the recommendation of the High Court of Justice. The Court dismissed the petition while preserving the petitioner’s arguments and rights, and made no order for legal costs.

Key facts

•Case: HCJ 9178/17
•Court: Supreme Court of Israel sitting as the High Court of Justice
•Decision date: July 30, 2018
•Petitioner: The Association for Civil Rights in Israel
•Outcome: The petition was dismissed without an award of costs

Who Participated in the Proceeding

The petition was filed by the Association for Civil Rights in Israel. The respondents were the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Finance, and the Courts Administration. Supreme Court Justices Yitzhak Amit, Daphne Barak-Erez, and George Karra heard the case.

What the Petitioner Sought

The Association petitioned the High Court of Justice for an order nisi and an interim order. The decision presented did not specify the concrete relief sought in the petition or the circumstances of the dispute.

What the Court Decided

Upon the Court’s recommendation, the Association withdrew the petition while preserving its arguments and rights. The Court then dismissed the petition and made no order for costs. The decision was issued on July 30, 2018, in the presence of the parties.

What this means for you

The dismissal of the petition following its withdrawal means that the Court did not decide the dispute on its merits and expressed no position regarding the relief sought. The clarification that the arguments and rights were preserved indicates that the withdrawal pursuant to this decision does not, in itself, preclude the Association from relying on them in the future. This decision does not establish a new general rule of conduct for the public.

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