The Impact Of Overlapping Land Claims In Penkase Subdistrict (An Analysis Based On Court Rulings)

Authors

  • Benediktus Lay Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang
  • Yulia Aprilis Uge Lay Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang
  • Gabriel Faustin Vicky Seran Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang
  • Maria Imakulata Go’o Laki Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira Kupang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38035/jlph.v6i5.3397

Keywords:

Overlapping Land Claims, Court Decisions, Legal Uncertainty, Land Technology Transformation

Abstract

Abstract: Overlapping land claims cause significant legal uncertainty in Indonesia, exemplified by a 9 hectare dispute in Tuanomolo, Kupang. This study analyzes the legal and social impacts of these claims and evaluates the role of land technology in resolving or complicating disputes. Utilizing a qualitative normative-empirical method with statute and case approaches, it examines Kupang District and High Court judgments through a prescriptive analytical framework. The findings show that overlapping claims trigger prolonged uncertainty and material losses from subsequent unlawful acts. Juridical evaluation under Supreme Court jurisprudence reveals that the lower courts (Judex Facti) committed manifest errors by misapplying the missing parties (plurium litis consortium) exception and ignoring physical evidence. Furthermore, land technology (GPS and satellite mapping) plays a dual role: it accurately exposes hidden overlaps but risks displacing traditional rights if manual to digital migration is uncoordinated. In conclusion, digital technology is not a standalone solution; its success depends on data integrity, consistent law enforcement, and institutional synchronization between land agencies and the judiciary.

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Published

2026-07-05

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Lay, B., Lay, Y. A. U., Seran, G. F. V., & Laki, M. I. G. (2026). The Impact Of Overlapping Land Claims In Penkase Subdistrict (An Analysis Based On Court Rulings). Journal of Law, Politic and Humanities, 6(5), 3741–3750. https://doi.org/10.38035/jlph.v6i5.3397

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Vol. 6 No. 5 (2026): (JLPH) Journal of Law, Politic and Humanities

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