Suhartoyo: The Supreme Court's Decision Must Be Obeyed and Implemented

JAKARTA - Constitutional Court Chairman Suhartoyo stated that the Court's decision should be obeyed and implemented by all parties concerned as an implementation of the principle of the rule of law that Indonesia adheres to.

"As a manifestation of the principle of the rule of law, every court decision, including the decisions of the Constitutional Court, should be obeyed and implemented," said Suhartoyo during a special plenary session of the annual report in the Constitutional Court (MK) Plenary Hall, Jakarta, Wednesday, January 7.

Regarding this, Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas emphasized the government's commitment to implementing the decisions of the Constitutional Court.

He also stated that until now the government had carried out the mandate of the Constitutional Court.

"It must be carried out. What has the government not carried out (in relation to) the Supreme Court's decision? It is carried out, anyway. Is there anything the government is not carrying out?" he said in response to ANTARA when met after the special plenary session.

In addition, Supratman also stated that the government would carry out improvements to a law if requested by the Court.

"Yes, of course, if that is declared by the Constitutional Court to be contrary to the Constitution, it must have been immediately implemented by the government," he said.

In the special plenary session, Suhartoyo conveyed that there were at least 14 rulings on the testing of laws that had a major impact on the life of the nation and state issued by the Constitutional Court throughout 2025.

First, the ruling No. 62/PUU-XXII/2024 regarding the elimination of the presidential and vice presidential nomination threshold (presidential threshold) to guarantee the political rights and sovereignty of the people that are equal for all political parties participating in the election.

Second, the decision No. 3/PUU-XXII/2024 regarding the guarantee of basic education (elementary and junior high school) without cost, both in state and private schools/madrasas in order to realize the ideals and objectives of the state, namely to educate the nation.

Third, the ruling No. 135/PUU-XXII/2024 regarding the separation of national and local elections starting in 2029 to realize simpler and higher quality elections and strengthen the focus on regional development and strengthening the institutionalization of political parties.

Fourth, the ruling No. 128/PUU-XXIII/2025 regarding the prohibition of double office for ministers and deputy ministers in order to uphold the principle of clean state administration, free from conflicts of interest, and good governance.

Fifth, the ruling No. 119/PUU-XXIII/2025 regarding the guarantee of protection and legal certainty for everyone who participates in efforts to protect and manage the environment and is not legally prosecuted.

Sixth, the ruling No. 96/PUU-XXII/2024 regarding the cancellation of the People's Housing Savings Law (Tapera) because the regulated scheme is unable to provide guarantees to the people to meet the needs of decent and affordable housing.

"Seventh, the decision No. 15/PUU-XXIII/2025 regarding the conditional constitutional immunity of prosecutors, to uphold the principle of equality of all people before the law," said Suhartoyo.

Eighth, the decision No. 121/PUU-XXII/2024 which requires the independent ASN supervisory institution to be re-established for the implementation of merit system supervision, including supervision of the ASN code of ethics and code of conduct.

Ninth, the ruling No. 169/PUU-XXII/2024 regarding the representation of women in the DPR apparatus.

Tenth, the ruling No. 114/PUU-XXIII/2025 which contains the affirmation that members of the National Police are prohibited from occupying civilian positions that have no connection with the police, unless they have resigned or retired.

Eleventh, the ruling No. 185/PUU-XXII/2024 regarding the interpretation of the period of use of land rights in the Capital of Nusantara which cannot be carried out at once, but must undergo strict evaluation at each stage.

Twelve, the ruling No. 142/PUU-XXII/2024 regarding the testing of the Law on Eradication of Corruption. The Constitutional Court reminded law enforcement to be more careful and cautious, especially regarding the application of the principle of business judgement rule.

Thirteenth, the ruling No. 105/PUU-XXII/2024 regarding the constitutional interpretation of defamation. The Constitutional Court provides clarification to prevent the misuse of criminal law as an instrument to stifle freedom of expression.

Finally, the Constitutional Court through its decision Number 28/PUU-XXIII/2025 ended the controversy regarding copyright. The Constitutional Court provided clarification on the articles that had been considered ambiguous by performers.