Supreme Court dismissed pension claim arguing 250% cap on pension base does not violate constitutional equality or property rights.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court dismissed the cassation appeal filed by a pensioner against the Social Insurance Institution regarding the calculation of his pension. The appellant argued that limiting the pension base to 250% of the average wage, despite his high earnings, violated the principle of equality and property rights under international treaties. The court held that the statutory limitation is a lawful measure in the public interest and does not constitute discrimination based on gender, race, or other protected grounds.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 2, 32 ust. 1 Konstytucji RP; Art. 14 ECHR; Art. 1 Protocol 1 ECHR: Limiting the pension base to 250% of the average wage does not violate constitutional equality or property rights as it serves a legitimate public interest without discrimination.