Jurnal Daulat Hukum
Vol 9, No 1 (2026): March 2026

Defamation on Social Media: A Review of Article 1365 of the Indonesian Civil Code

Sunarto, Atika (Unknown)
Taris Arrofi, Ahmad (Unknown)
Ali Adnan, Muhammad (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Mar 2026

Abstract

The development of social media as a digital public space brings both benefits and legal risks, particularly concerning defamation. Under Indonesian civil law, such acts can be classified as unlawful acts based on Article 1365 of the Indonesian Civil Code, which obliges the perpetrator to compensate for damages. This study aims to analyze legal policies regarding defamation on social media and the implementation of Article 1365 of the Civil Code in practice. The method used is normative juridical, examining legislation, legal doctrines, and judicial practice. The results indicate that Article 1365 plays a crucial role in providing legal protection, both for material and immaterial losses. However, its application faces challenges, including evidence collection, identification of anonymous perpetrators, and the limited capacity of law enforcement authorities. Strengthening digital literacy and supporting cyber-legal infrastructure are necessary to ensure the effectiveness of legal protection for victims.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

RH

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Description

Focus and Scope The aims of this journal is to provide a venue for academicians, researchers and practitioners for publishing the original research articles or review articles. The scope of the articles published in this journal deal with a broad range of topics, including: Criminal Law; Civil Law; ...