Hatta Ali, the New Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono swore Hatta Ali as the new chief justice. (Photo from the Supreme Court)
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Having sworn in by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Hatta Ali officially became the new chief justice of the Supreme Court, Thursday (1/3/2012). He replaced the former chief justice Harifin A Tumpa who retired on Thursday, March 1, 2012.
The ceremony of the inauguration took place at the State Palace, Bogor. It was attended by all justices, a number of Cabinet members and lawmakers.
In February 8, Hatta Ali won the election of the Supreme Court leadership by getting 28 votes. He defeated his strongest rival Ahmad Kamil, the Deputy Chief Justice for Non Judicial Affairs who got 15 votes.
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