Indonesian singer Vidi Aldiano has avoided a potentially crippling legal judgment after three copyright claims against him were dismissed Friday by the Central Jakarta Commercial Court. The lawsuits,filed by keenan Nasution and Rudi Pekerti,alleged unauthorized use of the song “Nuansa Bening” and sought over $1.7 million in damages, and also the potential seizure of Aldiano’s assets. While the cases were rejected on procedural grounds rather than the merits of the claims, the ruling offers Aldiano temporary relief in a dispute that underscores the complexities of copyright law in Indonesia’s rapidly growing music industry.
Jakarta – A copyright lawsuit filed against Indonesian singer Vidi Aldiano has been dismissed in Central Jakarta Commercial Court, officials confirmed Friday. The case centered around allegations of unauthorized use of the song “Nuansa Bening,” and sought significant financial compensation and even the seizure of Aldiano’s property.
The first claim, case number 51/Pdt.Sus-HKI/Cipta/2025/PN Niaga Jkt.Pst, alleged that Aldiano performed “Nuansa Bening” in 31 shows without permission. Keenan Nasution, the plaintiff, initially sought Rp 24.5 billion (approximately $1.5 million USD) in damages and requested Aldiano’s Jakarta Selatan residence be seized as collateral.
A second claim, filed under case number 73/Pdt.Sus-HKI/Cipta/2025/PN Niaga Jkt.Pst on June 30, 2025, accused Aldiano of distributing the song on digital platforms – including Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music – without proper authorization. Nasution sought Rp 3 billion (approximately $183,000 USD) in damages in this instance.
A third claim, case number 74/Pdt.Sus-HKI/Cipta/2025/PN Niaga Jkt.Pst (filed July 3, 2025), was brought by Rudi Pekerti, who requested a change to the song’s creator metadata on digital platforms and Rp 900 million (approximately $55,000 USD) in damages.
However, the court panel ruled all three claims “Not Acceptable” (Niet Ontvankelijke Verklaard/NO), effectively rejecting the lawsuits.
Responding to questions from reporters about whether the ruling meant Aldiano was free from the lawsuits, Muhammad Firman Akbar, spokesperson for the Central Jakarta Commercial Court, clarified the legal nuance.
“Actually, it works like this: in a lawsuit, if the panel declares the plaintiff’s claim ‘Not Acceptable,’ it doesn’t mean ‘free from the lawsuit.’ This is different from criminal cases. In criminal law, there’s a verdict of acquittal. In civil law, you can only reject the claim, grant the claim, or declare it unacceptable,” Akbar explained at the Central Jakarta District Court on Friday, November 21, 2025.
He emphasized that the court hadn’t addressed the substance of the claims, as all three lawsuits were deemed flawed in their formal presentation. “All three cases concerning Vidi Aldiano were deemed ‘Not Acceptable’ – meaning the lawsuits had formal defects. Therefore, the cases didn’t reach the substance. It’s up to the parties to respond accordingly,” Akbar stated.
When asked if Nasution or related parties could refile the lawsuits, Firman didn’t answer directly, but offered alternative options.
“In Civil Procedure Law, if a claim is declared ‘Not Acceptable,’ the plaintiff can file an appeal, or file a new claim. A new claim must, of course, consider the judge’s considerations in the previous case, which identified the formal defects,” he said.
The ruling was delivered on November 19, 2025, and, according to Firman, was immediately communicated to all parties through the court’s information system.
“On that day, it was immediately notified to the parties electronically,” he said.
Regarding penalties, Firman affirmed that the only obligation was to pay court costs. The panel found the lawsuits incomplete in their formal requirements.
“The formal defect in the plaintiff’s claim was related to missing parties. To clarify a claim and place everyone in their proper position, the lawsuit must be complete,” he explained.
Despite the “NO” ruling, the plaintiffs still have avenues to pursue the matter.
“They can file an appeal, or they can file a new claim. There’s a 14-day window for appeals. There’s no time limit for filing a new claim,” he added.
Concluding his statement, Firman expressed hope that civil disputes could be resolved amicably.
“Every civil lawsuit should ideally be settled peacefully. Efforts should be made towards reconciliation, as this can better guarantee that each party receives their rights, even if not fully,” he concluded.
(fbr/ass)
