Atalarik Syach‘s Land Dispute Trial Halted After Plaintiff’s Death

Jakarta – The ongoing legal battle over a land dispute involving Indonesian actor Atalarik Syach has taken an unexpected turn. The scheduled hearing at the Cibinong District Court in Bogor, West Java, for Thursday, June 26, 2025, was postponed due to the reported death of one of the plaintiffs, Dede Tasno.

Trial adjourned Pending Confirmation

The initial session, intended for file verification, was unable to proceed. genuari Waruwu, the attorney representing the plaintiff Vikitra, stated that the focus was on verifying documents from all parties involved. The clients were not present, having entrusted their legal counsel with the proceedings.

“Today is the inaugural session of the file verification agenda from all parties. Our clients today are not present because they have submitted everything to us as legal counsel. Today we have not brought new evidence because we are still verification of the files,” said Genuari Waruwu, Vitra’s legal counsel.

Did You Know? Land disputes are a meaningful issue in Indonesia, frequently enough stemming from unclear land titles and overlapping claims. The Indonesian government is working to improve land registration processes to reduce conflicts; however, progress is slow.

Defendant Expresses Surprise

Atalarik Syach and his legal representative, Sofyan, confirmed the postponement, citing the need for clarity regarding Dede Tasno’s death. The next hearing is scheduled for July 10, 2025, at the Cibinong District court.

syach expressed surprise at the news, stating that he had recently met with Tasno and the progress team at the disputed location. “We were surprised to hear that this trial was postponed with the release that DT, the first opponent, had died. In fact, today, Lawyer DT and the developer came to my house measured the house that had been executed,” said atalarik Syach.

Syach also mentioned that he had questioned the plaintiff’s presence at the execution site, given the coinciding trial schedule. He stated he was merely clearing debris from the property.

A Long-Standing Dispute

The land dispute has been ongoing since 2015,ultimately leading to the execution of Syach’s family home,which was situated on the contested land. Syach maintains that he purchased the land from PT Sapta Usaha Gemilang Indah in 2000 and has been attempting to finalize the ownership documents ever since.

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According to Syach, a critical document, the letter of release of rights, has gone missing, complicating the legal process. In August 2015, Dede Tasno initiated legal action against several parties, including Syach, seeking execution at the Cibinong District Court.

Key Parties Involved in the Land Dispute

The Broader Context of Land Disputes in Indonesia

Land disputes are a persistent challenge in Indonesia, frequently enough rooted in historical land claims, overlapping permits, and inadequate land registration systems. These conflicts can have significant social and economic consequences, affecting individuals, communities, and businesses. The World Bank is actively involved in assisting developing countries in securing land tenure for all [3].Improving land governance and dispute resolution mechanisms are crucial for promoting sustainable development and reducing inequality [2].

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