Judicial Review of Law No. 36 of 2009, Ruling in Case No. 86
Petitioners challenged the constitutionality of Indonesia’s Health Law regulating tobacco. The petition was subsequently withdrawn. The court accepted the withdrawal and ruled that the petition could not be brought to the court again in the future.
Tobacco companies or front groups may challenge any legislative or regulatory measure that affects their business interests. Unlike public interest litigation, these cases seek to weaken health measures. These cases frequently involve the industry proceeding against the government. For example, a group of restaurant owners challenging a smoke free law as unconstitutional.
A violation of the right to procedural fairness. For example, a party may claim that a government agency did not consult with public or stakeholders when issuing regulations.
Petitioners challenged the constitutionality of Indonesia’s Health Law regulating tobacco. The petition was subsequently withdrawn. The court accepted the withdrawal and ruled that the petition could not be brought to the court again in the future.