Answer: Yes, they must.
According to Article 29 of Federal Decree-Law No. 38 of 2022 Promulgating the Criminal Procedure Code and Article 104 of Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2022 Promulgating the Civil Procedure Code, the judgment in the civil claim shall be postponed until a final decision is issued in the criminal case that was initiated before or during the proceedings of the civil claim.
This mechanism applies when:
- One of the parties declares that a criminal investigation is ongoing or a criminal case has been initiated,
- And the resolution of the civil dispute depends on the establishment of a criminal offense (e.g., fraud, forgery, embezzlement, etc.).
Relevant case law:
Case No. 188 of 2025 / Federal Supreme Court / Civil