Two New Justices Sworn in

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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Hon. Harifin A. Tumpa, inaugurated Sofyan Sitompul dan Sri Murwahyuni as Supreme Court justices, today (Tuesday, 23/11) after both justices obtained the most votes in a closed election in the Commission III of the Parliament, some time ago.

Before serving as a justice, Sri Murwahyuni was a judge at Surabaya High Court and was the only female candidate for the Court justices. Meanwhile Sofyan Sitompul was an official at Inspectorate General of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights concerning on personnel affairs.

“I hope that with the inauguration of these two justices, cases in the Supreme Court can be finalized faster,” Chief Justice said, answering reporters’ questions. .

 

A number of high-ranking officials and Chairmen of state institutions attended the inauguration that took place at Kusumah Atmaja room in the Supreme Court building. (c)