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The Indonesian Supreme Court’s Recognition of the Right to Customary Land in Indonesia: Pengakuan Mahkamah Agung Indonesia terhadap Hak Atas Tanah Adat di Indonesia Matara, Opa Jermias; Tjempaka, Tjempaka
Academia Open Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.14084

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General Background Customary land rights remain a central issue in Indonesian agrarian law because communal land ownership must be positioned within both national land regulation and living customary norms. Specific Background The dispute over Pusako Tinggi land in Supreme Court Decision Number 3569 K/Pdt/2024 reflects a legal conflict between clan-based inheritance claims and the authority of a customary council over communal customary land. Knowledge Gap The legal protection of indigenous peoples’ rights in this case required further clarification, particularly regarding how formal evidentiary standards interact with customary legitimacy in determining rights over Pusako Tinggi land. Aims This study analyzes the protection of indigenous peoples’ rights to Pusako Tinggi land and the legal consequences of Supreme Court Decision Number 3569 K/Pdt/2024 for customary land protection. Results The findings show that photocopied documents without verified authenticity and de auditu testimony had no evidentiary strength, while the customary council’s evidence established stronger legal and customary legitimacy. The decision recognized the customary council as the legitimate holder of customary land authority and rejected individual claims that were not supported by valid proof. Novelty This study demonstrates that judicial recognition of customary land rights depends not only on normative acknowledgment of indigenous rights but also on authentic evidence, collective authority, and customary legitimacy. Implications The decision supports legal certainty, protects communal land from individual transfer, preserves the social function of Pusako Tinggi land, and emphasizes the need for stronger customary land documentation. Highlights: Photocopied documents and indirect testimony failed to prove lawful ownership. Collective authority received stronger judicial acknowledgment than individual claims. Formal proof remains essential for protecting inherited communal property. Keywords: Protection, Indigenous Peoples, High Heritage Land, Customary Council of the Nagari.
Legal Strength of Cultivation Rights Certificates Against Community Claims of Physical Land Possession Wajim, Julianti Putri; Tjempaka, Tjempaka
Jurisprudensi: Jurnal Ilmu Syariah, Perundang-Undangan dan Ekonomi Islam Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): Jurisprudensi: Jurnal Ilmu Syariah, Perundang-Undangan dan Ekonomi Islam
Publisher : Fakultas Syariah IAIN Langsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32505/jurisprudensi.v18i1.14520

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The land registration system in Indonesia should be able to create legal certainty and protection for every registered land right, including the Right to Cultivate (HGU). The HGU certificate should be a valid and binding proof of rights so that it is not easily disturbed by claims from other parties. However, in reality, disputes still often occur between HGU certificate holders and the community who base claims on physical control of the land or the Statement of Physical Control (SPPF). This condition creates legal uncertainty regarding the evidentiary power of the certificate and the legal status of physical control in the Indonesian land system. This study aims to analyze the legal certainty of HGU certificates against claims of physical control of land and legal protection for HGU holders under Indonesian land law. This study is a library research with a qualitative approach using normative legal research methods through statutory, conceptual, and case approaches. The results of the study indicate that HGU certificates have strong evidentiary power and obtain legal protection as long as they are issued according to procedures, while physical control of the land only stands as factual evidence without providing complete rights until officially registered.