The trial of money laundering suspect Pujol, who led the regional government of Catalonia between 1980 and 2003, is about the origin of his large fortune.
In 2014, Pujol revealed that he had been storing undeclared money in secret bank accounts in Andorra for several decades.
Pujol claimed the money was an inheritance from his father and denied allegations of bribery in connection with public contracts - but after several years of investigation, prosecutors ultimately sought a nine-year prison sentence for the former leader.
With Monday's court decision, which comes after a medical examination, he will now avoid punishment, according to El País.
However, the trial continues for Pujol's seven children.
