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Bandung Court Rules on Management of Sumedang History and Culture Foundation

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The Bandung District Court has ruled that the Yayasan Pangeran Sumedang, led by Brigjen TNI (Pur) Mustikaningrat, is the official manager of Sumedang's historical and cultural heritage.
  • The court rejected the legal standing of a competing board previously led by Irjen Pol (Pur) Adang Rochjana.
  • The foundation aims to continue its work in managing the heritage in accordance with legal procedures and maintaining the institution's integrity.

The Bandung District Court has issued a ruling clarifying the management of Sumedang's historical and cultural heritage, designating the Yayasan Pangeran Sumedang, headed by Chairman Brigjen TNI (Pur) Mustikaningrat, as the legitimate body. This decision invalidates the authority of a rival board previously led by Irjen Pol (Pur) Adang Rochjana, stating it lacks legal force.

The legal dispute centered on the foundation's management and the validity of its statutes. Brigjen TNI (Pur) Mustikaningrat had filed a lawsuit concerning alleged unlawful acts related to the issuance of an amendment to the foundation's deed in 2024. The court partially granted the lawsuit, establishing legal certainty regarding the foundation's leadership.

We will not take hasty steps; everything will be done in an orderly manner and according to procedure.

— Brigjen TNI (Pur) MustikaningratChairman of Yayasan Pangeran Sumedang, outlining the foundation's approach following the court's decision.

With the court's decision, the foundation is empowered to pursue the revocation or cancellation of the opposing party's registration at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights. However, Mustikaningrat emphasized a methodical approach, stating, "We will not take hasty steps; everything will be done in an orderly manner and according to procedure."

The Yayasan Pangeran Sumedang, an organization dedicated to preserving the heritage of Prince Aria Soeria Atmadja, plans to resume its activities. The foundation urged all parties to avoid actions that could destabilize the situation, reaffirming its commitment to legal order, institutional honor, and the welfare of the foundation's mission.

Yayasan Pangerang Sumedang on principle wants to continue the foundation's activities with a spirit of legal order, maintaining the institution's honor, and prioritizing the foundation's welfare.

— Brigjen TNI (Pur) MustikaningratStating the foundation's commitment and future plans after the court ruling.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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