News Summary:
- Reasons why Keenan Nasution continues to pursue a royalty lawsuit despite Vidi Aldiano’s passing.
- The lawsuit filed by his client not only targets the late Vidi but also implicates other parties as co-defendants.
- The dispute reportedly stems from Vidi’s alleged exploitation of the song “Nuansa Bening.”
Teknowarta – Legal counsel Minola Sebayang, representing Keenan Nasution and Rudi Pekerti, has emphatically stated that the ongoing legal proceedings involving the late singer Vidi Aldiano will not be automatically dismissed despite his passing. This significant civil lawsuit seeks Rp28.4 billion in damages, primarily centered on a fierce royalty dispute over the iconic song, Nuansa Bening.
Minola clarified that within the framework of civil law, the death of a defendant does not halt an active legal process. He affirmed that the case is well-prepared to proceed in accordance with prevailing legal provisions, a statement he delivered during an interview in Kuningan, South Jakarta, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. This legal principle, he explained, fundamentally differentiates civil cases from criminal ones. In criminal law, a legal process automatically terminates if the accused dies; however, in the civil domain, proceedings continue even after the demise of one of the parties involved.
Furthermore, Minola emphasized that the lawsuit filed by his clients is not exclusively directed at Vidi Aldiano. He confirmed the involvement of other parties who are also named as co-defendants in the intricate case. This crucial detail ensures that the legal process is unequivocally slated to continue its course in court.
Still Living Co-Defendants Named
Minola reiterated that the royalty dispute case filed by his clients extends beyond the late Vidi Aldiano, explicitly implicating additional parties as co-defendants. “In this lawsuit, the defendant is not solely the late Vidi; there are other co-defendants who are still alive today,” he asserted, underscoring the broader scope of the legal action. Currently, the complex case has advanced to the cassation stage at the Supreme Court. Minola assured the public that the cassation process will strictly adhere to all applicable legal procedures. “The case is now at the cassation level, so it will not be nullified,” he confidently stated.
He further elaborated that the cassation stage at the Supreme Court does not involve traditional trial proceedings, unlike those conducted at the first-instance court. Instead, the judges will meticulously review the comprehensive case files, the cassation brief, and the intricate legal arguments put forth by all involved parties.
Minola also indicated that should the final verdict impose obligations on the defendant, these responsibilities could lawfully be transferred to their heirs. “If there is an obligation that must be fulfilled, it will become the responsibility of the heirs. This is because, under civil law, heirs not only inherit rights but also assume obligations,” he concluded, highlighting the nuanced aspects of inheritance law in civil disputes.
Origins of the Lawsuit
The genesis of this compelling copyright dispute is rooted in allegations that Vidi Aldiano exploited the song “Nuansa Bening.” This particular track, which enjoyed a resurgence in popularity since 2008, was allegedly used without obtaining official permission from its esteemed creator, Keenan Nasution. The dispute officially surfaced in 2025, pitting Keenan Nasution (the creator) against Vidi Aldiano (the singer). The substantial lawsuit demands between Rp24.5 billion and Rp28 billion, encompassing claims related to digital royalties and unauthorized song usage. At its core, the dispute scrutinizes the economic rights derived from 31 concerts and the extensive digital distribution of “Nuansa Bening.”
(Tribuntrends.com/Tribunnews.com/Fauzi Nur Alamsyah)
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