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  1. Bill amendments are being tested against constitutional law by a constitutional court.
  2. A bill proposing changes to court proceedings has been defeated by the House of Representatives.
  3. The Indonesian Constitutional Court ruled on the Penal Code and took action against the legislative branch, the House of Representatives.

Constitutional Court Mandates Legislative Review of State Budget Allocations

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 26
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The Constitutional Court issued a ruling requiring the government to consult the House of Representatives before allocating funds for the free nutritious meal program. The court decided by a vote of 8-1 that any policy resulting in a fundamental change to central government expenditure by function must obtain House approval, a decision read by Arsul Sani. Justice Daniel Yusmic Foekh provided the only dissenting opinion, arguing the budget should be dismissed as it is initiated by the president and applies for only one year.

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Why it matters

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The ruling applies to the 2027 state budget and beyond, establishing that the legislature must review changes to state budget allocations. This increases legislative oversight over the government's fiscal priorities, such as the free meals initiative, which received Rp 268 trillion (US$15 billion) in the 2026 state budget.

The Indonesian Constitutional Court has previously taken action against the legislative branch, the House of Representatives, regarding the Penal Code and a defeated bill proposing changes to court proceedings.

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Who's involved

  • constitutional courtThe court that issued the ruling requiring government consultation on budget allocations.
  • house of representativesThe legislative body required to review and approve changes to state budget allocations.
  • Arsul SaniThe judge who read the ruling, mandating government consultation with the legislature.

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