Alkotmánybíróságon

Alkotmánybíróságon is the locative form of Alkotmánybíróság, the Constitutional Court of Hungary. In legal Hungarian, the phrase denotes proceedings that take place before the court or actions that are addressed to it, as in “az ügy az Alkotmánybíróságon van” (the case is before the Constitutional Court). The term is commonly used in court filings, decisions, and legal commentary to indicate the venue where constitutional review or related procedural steps occur.

The Constitutional Court is a national body charged with supervising the conformity of laws and other acts with the Fundamental Law (the Hungarian constitution) and with protecting fundamental rights. Its jurisdiction covers constitutional review of statutes, government decrees, and other public acts, as well as handling constitutional complaints brought by individuals, organizations, or certain public bodies. The court can strike down or suspend provisions that are found unconstitutional or request amendments to bring acts into line with the constitution. It contributes to the constitutional order by interpreting the Fundamental Law and resolving disputes about constitutional powers among state organs.

Composition and procedure: the court consists of a fixed number of judges, typically fifteen, who serve long or renewable terms depending on the governing rules. Judges are appointed through a political and legal process and operate independently from other state branches. The court’s decisions are binding on all state organs, and its rulings may influence both national legislation and the practical application of constitutional rights.

In usage, “Alkotmánybíróságon” signals that a matter is being considered, challenged, or decided by Hungary’s Constitutional Court, reflecting the language of constitutional law and judicial procedure.