Legal Analysis Regarding Efforts to Annul the Decision Arbitration in District Court

Abstract

Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution outside the court (non-litigation) that is
final and binding on the parties. However, in practice, arbitration decisions can still be
annulled at the District Court based on certain reasons stipulated in the law. This study
aims to analyze the legal basis, procedures, and considerations of judges in deciding on
requests to annul arbitration decisions at the District Court. The research method used
is a normative legal approach with secondary data sources in the form of laws and
regulations, court decisions, and related legal literature. The results of the study indicate
that efforts to annul arbitration decisions are regulated in Article 70 of Law Number 30
of 1999 concerning Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution, which requires the
presence of certain elements such as alleged forged documents, concealment of
important documents, or decisions based on deception. In addition, annulment can only
be submitted within a maximum period of 30 days after the decision is received. The
District Court's decision on an annulment request is final, but it still leaves room for legal
uncertainty and inconsistent application of norms by judges. Therefore, there is a need
for a strengthened legal system and more consistent standards of interpretation in the
annulment process for arbitration awards.