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First Hearing Set for Acid Attack Case Against Activist Andrie Yunus

From Republika · (5h ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The first hearing in the case of alleged acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus is scheduled for April 29, 2026, at the East Jakarta Military Court II-08.
  • The defendants are active military members, and the court has confirmed its jurisdiction over the case based on the defendants' status and the incident's location.
  • The court received and reviewed the case files from the East Jakarta Military Prosecutor's Office II-07, with the trial expected to commence within 10 days of registration.

Justice is set to take its course as the East Jakarta Military Court II-08 prepares to hold the inaugural hearing for the case involving the alleged acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus. The court has confirmed the trial date of Wednesday, April 29, 2026, following the submission and thorough review of case files from the East Jakarta Military Prosecutor's Office II-07.

Atas dasar itu, kami mempertimbangkan hari Rabu. Sehingga, sementara ini, kami jadwalkan sidang perdana pada Rabu, 29 April 2026

— Kolonel Chk Fredy Ferdian IsnartantoThe Head of the East Jakarta Military Court II-08 announced the scheduled date for the first hearing.

This case, which involves four active military personnel as defendants, falls squarely within the jurisdiction of the military court. Head of the Court, Colonel Chk Fredy Ferdian Isnartanto, affirmed that both the absolute jurisdiction, based on the defendants' military status, and the relative jurisdiction, due to the incident occurring in Jakarta, are clearly established.

Setelah menerima berkas perkara, itu menjadi kewenangan pengadilan. Kami terlebih dahulu memeriksa dan meneliti apakah perkara ini masuk dalam kewenangan kami untuk disidangkan

— Kolonel Chk Fredy Ferdian IsnartantoThe court head explained the process of reviewing case files to confirm jurisdiction.

The court's meticulous process ensures that all legal prerequisites are met. After receiving the files, the court examined them to confirm its authority to preside over the case. The defendants, holding ranks from Captain down to Second Sergeant, all fall under the purview of the Military Court II-08 Jakarta.

Lokusnya di Jakarta, tepatnya di kawasan Salemba, sehingga masuk dalam kewenangan relatif kami. Ditambah lagi, satuan para terdakwa juga berada dalam wilayah hukum Pengadilan Militer II-08 Jakarta

— Kolonel Chk Fredy Ferdian IsnartantoThe court head detailed the factors establishing the court's relative jurisdiction.

With the case files now registered, the trial is expected to proceed swiftly, adhering to the standard operating procedure that mandates a trial within 10 days of registration. While the initial registration was planned for April 17, 2026, the court has carefully coordinated schedules to avoid conflicts with other ongoing cases, including a significant bank branch manager case in Jakarta. This careful planning underscores the court's commitment to ensuring a fair and efficient judicial process for all involved, reflecting Indonesia's dedication to upholding justice within its legal framework.

Jika tidak ada kekurangan formil maupun materiil, maka berkas langsung kami register. Setelah itu, sesuai standar operasional prosedur (SOP), sidang harus digelar paling lambat 10 hari ke depan

— Kolonel Chk Fredy Ferdian IsnartantoThe court head outlined the timeline for case registration and the subsequent trial.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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