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Image Tuesday, March 03, 2026 | 15:19 WIB | 77
Absence of Ban of Nepotistic Requisites for Presidential Tickets Questioned

JAKARTA (MKRI) — Raden Nuh and Dian Amalia question the constitutionality of Article 169 of Law No. 7 of 2017 on General Elections. The preliminary hearing for Case No. 81/PUU-XXIV/2026 was chaired by Deputy Chief Justice Saldi Isra on…read more

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Active-Duty Soldiers Who Wish to Hold Civilian Positions Must Follow Meritocracy

Jakarta (MKRI) - A judicial review hearing of Article 47 paragraphs (1) and (2) of Law No. 3 of 2025 on the Amendment to Law Number 34 of 2004 on the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI Law) was held on…read more

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Ban on Renewed Settlement in Bankruptcy Declaration Ensures Legal Certainty

JAKARTA (MKRI) — The phrase “no settlement may be offered” in Article 292 of Law No. 37 of 2004 on Bankruptcy and Suspension of Debt Payment Obligations (PKPU Law) is intended to ensure legal certainty and constitutes a logical consequence…read more

Image Monday, March 02, 2026 | 19:49 WIB | 143
Court Declares Party Recall of DPR Members Constitutional

Jakarta (MKRI) - The Constitutional Court (MK) rejected the petition for material judicial review of Article 239 paragraph (2) letter d of Law No. 17 of 2014 on the People’s Consultative Assembly, the House of Representatives, the Regional Representative Council,…read more

Image Monday, March 02, 2026 | 19:31 WIB | 55
Petition Challenges Absence of Maximum Age Limit for Advocates

JAKARTA (MKRI) — Approximately five advocates have filed a petition for a judicial review of Article 3 paragraph (1) letter d of Law No. 18 of 2003 on Advocates (Advocates Law) with the Constitutional Court (MK). The Petitioners argue that…read more

Image Monday, March 02, 2026 | 18:33 WIB | 58
Students Challenge the Separation of Religious Higher Education from the National Education System

Jakarta (MKRI) - Six university students have filed a petition for judicial review of Article 7 paragraph (4) of Law No. 12 of 2012 on Higher Education (the Higher Education Law) before the Court. The Petitioners contest the administrative separation…read more

Image Monday, March 02, 2026 | 17:36 WIB | 140
The Use of the Indonesian Word Obligatory in the Constitutional Memorandum of Understanding

JAKARTA (MKRI) – The Constitutional Court (MK) rejected in its entirety the judicial review of Law No. 24 of 2009 on National Flag, Language, and Symbol, and  National Anthem (UU BBLNLK) on Monday, March 2, 2026. In the ruling hearing…read more

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Petitioner Seeks Recognition of Public Participation Rights in Lawmaking Process

JAKARTA, MKRI— Bernita Matondang has filed a judicial review petition challenging Article 72(g) and Article 234(3)(j) of Law No. 17 of 2014 on the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), the House of Representatives (DPR), the Regional Representative Council (DPD), and Regional Legislative Councils…read more

Image Monday, March 02, 2026 | 16:26 WIB | 62
Absence of Rules on the National Police Chief’s Term of Office Challenged

JAKARTA (MKRI)-The constitutionality of the mechanism for the President to appoint and dismiss the Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Kapolri) is once again being tested before the Constitutional Court (MK). This time, the challenge was filed by an individual…read more

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Judges’ Discretion in Assessing Evidence in Defamation Cases

JAKARTA, (MKRI) – The existence of Article 434 paragraph (2) letter a of Law Number 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Code (New Criminal Code) constitutes a norm that grants judges the discretion to assess evidence in criminal defamation cases.…read more