Another Victory For Jis

The message via WhatsApp interrupted Putri's (not her real name) preparation of soto ayam (chicken soup) last Monday. The message was sent by her attorney, who had just exited the court room at the South Jakarta District Court. The time difference between Putri's home in Europe and Jakarta was five hours.

Over the phone, Putri expressed her surprise. "Our lawsuit was rejected. What do you think?" she said, recalling the attorney's question when Tempo met her Tuesday last week. "We've got to file an appeal," Putri replied. "This case must not be forgotten."

August 17, 2015