On the Issue of Legal Entities Submitting Complaints to the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation: Exploring Certain Aspects of Implementation

In this paper, the authors examine the standards for the acceptability of complaints from corporate entities to the Constitutional Court of Russia. Based on constitutional judicial practice, it is concluded that this approach to protection is relevant and frequently utilized by legal entities. In a number of cases, legal entities have succeeded in appealing to the federal constitutional court. In certain situations, legal entities not only address the challenges of exercising their rights – such as access to legal remedies, engaging in business activities, and safeguarding their property – but also draw attention to the constitutional justice body to significant flaws in the legal framework that give rise to rights violations. This prompts a discussion about the necessity to enhance the legislation in the Russian Federation. It is important to acknowledge, however, that in certain instances, the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation has not upheld the positions of the petitioners or declined to rule on these entities within the context of constitutional litigation, for a variety of reasons which are explored in this article.