The Supreme Court has halted the transfer of the Iset factory, which is owned by former deputy Malik Gaisin, back to the state under the Rostec umbrella. This development was reported by TV channels and corroborated by RBC, citing lawyer Anton Demchenko as the source.
During the hearing, Demchenko said his side supported the constitutional challenge and cited provisions of Article 6 that justify the court’s finding that the statute of limitations had expired, specifically Articles 169 and 235 of the Civil Code. He explained that these provisions were applied retroactively in the investigation, a point the defense pressed as essential to their argument.
The lawyer also highlighted violations tied to the enforcement of rules governing parliamentary status from 1996 to 2000, arguing that his client did not breach any of those norms. The court in Yekaterinburg began proceedings in 2023, with Malik Gaisin placed under house arrest up to May 13, and a criminal case opened against him for alleged abuse of power. The case center reportedly involves questions about adherence to the state defense order connected to the Iset enterprise, of which Gaisin serves as the general director.
In another regulatory note, the Supreme Court previously approved a ban related to the game Tetris for prisoners, a matter that has periodically drawn attention alongside broader legal and penal policy discussions.
The ongoing legal procedure appears to hinge on complex questions about the proper application of civil code provisions, retroactivity of legal interpretations, and the specific obligations tied to defense orders for state enterprises. Observers note that the outcome may influence the governance of similar industrial assets and the role of executives in defense-related procurement. The court’s decision to suspend the transfer underscores the sensitivity of asset management when political, legal, and corporate interests intersect in high-profile cases involving former officials and state-affiliated entities.