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Woman sues Jakarta private high school for failing her son

City 6 years ago

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Woman sues Jakarta private high school for failing her son

A woman named Yustina Supatmi recently filed a lawsuit against Gonzaga High School after her son failed to pass to the next grade, she has demanded the school pass her son to the next grade as well as asking for compensation.

Jakarta loses, wins in legal battles over land reclamation projects

City 6 years ago

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Jakarta loses, wins in legal battles over land reclamation projects

Of four lawsuits filed against the city administration over the revocation of permits for Jakarta Bay land reclamation projects, the court has ruled in favor of the plaintiff in one case but in favor of the city in another, while legal proceedings in the other two cases are ongoing.

Legal processes go online despite graft concerns

National 6 years ago

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Legal processes go online despite graft concerns

Legal experts and practitioners, however, have expressed caution over the new system, saying it may lead to the possibility of abusing the process.

Unclear regulation puts Acehnese farmer-CEO in legal fix

National 6 years ago

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Unclear regulation puts Acehnese farmer-CEO in legal fix

A case involving the arrest of a farmer who is also the top executive of an agriculture company illustrates a lack of legal clarity in the use, distribution and registration of home-grown seeds.

Jakarta turns to legal professional to help with BMW land dispute

City 6 years ago

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Jakarta turns to legal professional to help with BMW land dispute

The head of the Jakarta legal bureau, Yayan Yuhana, said Denny Indrayana was appointed because of his expertise in administrative law.

Indonesian escapes drug smuggling conviction in the Philippines

World 6 years ago

Indonesian escapes drug smuggling conviction in the Philippines

An appeals court has overturned the life sentence of 38-year-old Dwi Wulandari, who was charged with drug smuggling in the Philippines in 2012.

Govt dismayed by acquittal of maid's alleged Malaysian abuser

SE Asia 6 years ago

Govt dismayed by acquittal of maid's alleged Malaysian abuser

A Malaysian court's decision to acquit a women accused of murdering an Indonesian domestic worker has sparked outrage.

Released Bali Nine drug-smuggler returns home to more legal woes

World 7 years ago

Released Bali Nine drug-smuggler returns home to more legal woes

An Australian woman held in Indonesian prisons for 13 years for being part of the "Bali Nine" drug-smuggling gang returned home Thursday facing more possible jail time for crimes committed before her overseas ordeal.

Veterinarian sued for Rp 1.5 billion over death of pup

City 7 years ago

Veterinarian sued for Rp 1.5 billion over death of pup

A dog owner has sued a veterinarian, Indhira Kusumawardhani, in Cinere, South Tangerang, for Rp 1.5 billion (US$101,100) over alleged neglect that caused the death of a two-week old Siberian Husky.

British toddler at centre of legal battle dies

World 7 years ago

British toddler at centre of legal battle dies

Terminally-ill British toddler Alfie Evans died in hospital on Saturday after doctors withdrew life support, the child's parents said, following a protracted legal battle and a campaign that drew support from Pope Francis.

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