25.05.2026 12:01
After the absolute nullity decision regarding CHP, Feti Yıldız, one of the closest names to MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli, explained his legal opinion. Yıldız, pointing to the Political Parties Law, argued that the Civil Court of First Instance does not have the authority to render an absolute nullity decision.
Feti Yıldız, Deputy Chairman of the MHP Responsible for Legal and Election Affairs, made a notable statement while discussions on the absolute nullity decision against the CHP continue.
Yıldız stated that while Article 21, paragraph 11 of Law No. 2820 on Political Parties regarding elections of political parties is in effect, the provisions of the Civil Code and the Associations Law cannot be applied. Yıldız also expressed that the authority of the Civil Court of First Instance is limited only to procedures up to the election article of the general assembly.
"THE AUTHORITY OF THE CIVIL COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE IS LIMITED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ELECTION"
Yıldız made an assessment regarding the legislation to be applied in disputes related to elections of political parties. In his post, Yıldız used the following statements:
"While Article 21, paragraph 11 of Law No. 2820 on Political Parties exists, it is not possible to apply the Civil Code and the Associations Law. The authority of the Civil Court of First Instance pertains to procedures up to the election article of the general assembly."
WHAT DOES THE RELEVANT PROVISION OF LAW NO. 2820 SAY?
Article 21, paragraph 11 of Law No. 2820 on Political Parties, titled "Holding of Elections," regulates that elections held at the grand congresses, provincial, and district congresses of political parties and objections to these elections are examined and decided by election boards. The relevant paragraph is as follows:
"If the judge decides to annul the elections due to an irregularity or unlawful practice that would affect the election results, he/she shall determine a date for the renewal of the elections, which shall not be less than one month nor more than two months, and notify the relevant political party. On the specified day, only the election is held, and election procedures are carried out in accordance with this article and other provisions prescribed by law."