# Turkish Court of Cassation legal rulings

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> Updated: 2026-09-19T08:36:08.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Turkish Court of Cassation has issued several significant rulings across different legal domains.

In a decision regarding social security, the 9th Civil Chamber established a precedent for service determination lawsuits. The court ruled that a worker’s service period cannot be determined exclusively through Social Security Institution (SGK) records. Additionally, the court held that testimony from a relative of the plaintiff does not automatically invalidate a witness's statement, provided other evidence supports the claim.

In a separate family law matter, the 2nd Civil Chamber overturned a lower court's decision regarding poverty alimony in Istanbul. The court ruled that an alimony award was unlawful because the recipient, a retiree with a fixed income, had an income level nearly equivalent to her ex-husband, meaning the legal requirements for poverty alimony under the Turkish Civil Code were not met.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Turkish Court of Cassation overturns alimony ruling

The Turkish Court of Cassation overturned a ruling to grant alimony to a woman with a regular pension and income levels similar to her ex-husband, citing insufficient grounds under the Civil Code.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-court-of-cassation-overturns-alimony-ruling

### 2026-09-01: Court of Cassation rules on social security service determination

The Turkish Court of Cassation ruled that social security service periods can be proven via witness testimony, even if the witnesses are relatives of the worker.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/court-of-cassation-rules-on-social-security-service-determination

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