On 22 January 2025, the Central Jakarta District Court acquitted Septia Dwi Pertiwi of all charges under the Electronic Information and Transactions (EIT) Law after she was accused of defamation for criticizing her former employer online. However, the public prosecutor has now filed a cassation request to the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn her acquittal. If the Supreme Court rules against her, Septia could face imprisonment. This ongoing legal battle highlights the continued misuse of the EIT Law to silence critics and suppress the right to freedom of expression in Indonesia.
