Russia strips former Supreme Court judge Viktor Momotov of judicial immunity

Russia's Supreme Qualification Board of Judges has revoked the retired judge status of former Supreme Court judge Viktor Momotov, stripping him of judicial immunity. The decision was reported by Kommersant on May 25.

Russia's Supreme Qualification Board of Judges has stripped former Supreme Court judge Viktor Momotov of his retired judge status, effectively removing his judicial immunity, according to a report by Kommersant published on May 25.

The revocation of Momotov's status means he is no longer protected by the legal immunities that apply to members of the Russian judiciary, both active and retired. Such a move is highly unusual in Russia, where judicial figures typically retain strong institutional protections.

Momotov previously served as Secretary General of the Council of Judges of Russia and was considered one of the most prominent figures in the Russian judicial system. His removal from protected status raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the decision, though no official explanation was immediately provided beyond the board's ruling.