The court hearing at the Baku Court of Appeals was held under the chairmanship of Judge Elmar Rahimov, with the participation of judges Emin Mehdiyev and Mehriban Garayeva. Each person involved in the criminal case and undergoing appellate proceedings was provided with interpreters in the languages they understand, as well as lawyers to ensure their rights of defence. Representatives of the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan attended the hearing as observers. The court announced its decision on the defendants' appeals. It should be recalled that, according to the February 5, 2026 verdict of the Baku Military Court, Arayik Harutyunyan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, David Manukyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, and David Babayan were sentenced to life imprisonment.