JAKARTA - The failed mediation process between Nikita Mirzani and Reza Gladys was marred by mutual criticism regarding the principal's attendance. Both parties accused the other of failing to demonstrate good faith in participating in the court process.
Reza Gladys's team, through their attorney, Surya Batubara, criticized Nikita Mirzani's absence. He argued that as a plaintiff who feels aggrieved, Nikita should have been active and required to attend.
"The plaintiff who feels aggrieved is obliged to attend. Whether we attend or not, there's no problem," Surya said at the South Jakarta District Court on Tuesday, December 2.
"In fact, she didn't attend," he continued.
However, this allegation was strongly denied by Nikita Mirzani's legal team. Usman Lawara explained that Nikita's status as a state prisoner requires a complicated administrative process.
"Nikita Mirzani is in state detention. Therefore, we need time for the administrative process," Usman explained. He mentioned that permission from the High Court, the Prosecutor's Office, and the Detention Center is required.
Usman also refuted the accusation, claiming that Reza Gladys's side was disrespecting the court. He alluded to an incident where the defendants left the mediation room shouting.
"They left shouting and then told the public, 'Let them mediate with empty chairs.' That is evidence of their disrespect for the court," Usman asserted.
Reza Gladys's side felt their presence was unnecessary because the plaintiff was the most important party. Meanwhile, Nikita's side felt they could not present their client without the certainty of the principal defendant's presence.
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