Keenan Nasution & Rudi Pekerti Drop Lawsuit Against Vidi Aldiano Estate – Nuansa Bening Dispute Resolved
- Jakarta – The legal battle over the song “Nuansa Bening” has officially ended, with Keenan Nasution and Rudi Pekerti withdrawing their cassation appeal to the Supreme Court.
- Minola Sebayang, representing Nasution and Pekerti, confirmed the withdrawal, stating the decision stemmed from a “purely humanitarian” consideration following Aldiano’s death.
- While the initial legal proceedings resulted in a “NO” (Niet Ontvankelijke Verklaard) ruling – meaning the lawsuit was deemed inadmissible due to procedural issues rather than a judgment...
Jakarta – The legal battle over the song “Nuansa Bening” has officially ended, with Keenan Nasution and Rudi Pekerti withdrawing their cassation appeal to the Supreme Court. The decision, announced on , comes after the passing of singer Vidi Aldiano on , and is rooted in a gesture of empathy and respect, according to their legal counsel.
Minola Sebayang, representing Nasution and Pekerti, confirmed the withdrawal, stating the decision stemmed from a “purely humanitarian” consideration following Aldiano’s death. “Based on empathy and humanity, my client requested that the process be stopped. The basis, of course, is the power of attorney given by our client not to continue this matter,” Sebayang said in a virtual interview.
The withdrawal was formally processed on . While the initial legal proceedings resulted in a “NO” (Niet Ontvankelijke Verklaard) ruling – meaning the lawsuit was deemed inadmissible due to procedural issues rather than a judgment on the merits of the case – Sebayang clarified that this wasn’t a definitive loss for his clients. He emphasized that the initial ruling didn’t address the core issue of copyright infringement, but rather focused on formal requirements that weren’t met.
The dispute originated from Nasution and Pekerti’s concerns regarding the commercial use of “Nuansa Bening” without proper licensing and economic rights settlement. The case initially landed in the Central Jakarta Commercial Court, where the “NO” ruling was issued on . Despite the initial setback, Nasution and Pekerti pursued an appeal, which was registered with the Supreme Court before Aldiano’s death.
Sebayang was keen to dispel any perception that the lawsuit was a personal attack against Aldiano. He stressed that the legal action was intended to educate the public about the importance of obtaining proper permissions for copyrighted works and to uphold the moral and economic rights of songwriters as protected by Indonesian copyright law. “This isn’t a personal matter between Keenan and Pak Rudi with Vidi, but an effort to defend moral rights and royalties according to law,” he stated.
Vidi Aldiano’s legal team, led by Yakup Hasibuan, had previously won three separate lawsuits related to the dispute. Hasibuan noted that while the cases were presented as distinct legal actions, they all centered on the same core issue.
The withdrawal of the cassation marks a definitive end to the legal conflict. While the financial claims – initially reported as Rp 24.5 billion (approximately $1.5 million USD) and later revised to Rp 28.4 billion – are no longer being pursued, the case highlights the ongoing challenges in protecting intellectual property rights in Indonesia’s music industry. The resolution, driven by a sense of compassion following Aldiano’s untimely death, underscores the human element often intertwined with complex legal battles.
Looking ahead, the case serves as a reminder of the importance of clear licensing agreements and respect for copyright law within the Indonesian music ecosystem. While this particular dispute has been resolved, it’s likely to fuel continued discussion about the need for greater awareness and enforcement of intellectual property rights among artists, producers, and consumers alike.