The Evidentiary Strength of Land Ownership: A Comparison Between Written Documentation and Twenty Years of Continuous Physical Possession

  • Iwan Permadi Universitas Brawijaya
  • Nita Kusumawati Brawijaya University Malang
Keywords: Evidence, Land Ownership, Physical Control

Abstract

This article analyzes the strength of written evidence and proof of physical possession in registering land rights in Indonesia. This normative juridical research examines laws and regulations related to land registration, particularly GR No. 24/1997 and GR No. 18/2021. The results show that while evidence of physical possession for 20 consecutive years can be the basis for land registration, written evidence tends to have stronger evidentiary power in dispute resolution. However, the Indonesian legal system has no clear hierarchy between the two. Judges have an important role in assessing the evidence presented based on the principles of evidentiary law. This research recommends increased socialization on the importance of land registration and the need for a clearer policy on the hierarchy of evidence in land dispute resolution to improve legal certainty.

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Author Biography

Iwan Permadi, Universitas Brawijaya

Jl. MT. Haryono No.169, Ketawanggede, Kec. Lowokwaru, Malang City, East Java 65145

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Published
2024-07-11
How to Cite
Permadi, I., & Kusumawati, N. (2024). The Evidentiary Strength of Land Ownership: A Comparison Between Written Documentation and Twenty Years of Continuous Physical Possession. Jurnal Ilmu Hukum Kyadiren, 6(1), 50-65. https://doi.org/10.46924/jihk.v6i1.212