SOLO, LITERASIHUKUM.COM — The internal dynamics of the Kasunanan Surakarta Palace are heating up again and impacting the legal sphere. A total of 19 advocates, who are members of the legal counsel team of Paku Buwono (PB) XIV Purbaya, have resigned en masse amidst ongoing trials at the Solo District Court. The resignation of these dozen lawyers not only impacts the defense in court but also triggers the potential for a reshuffle of the management structure (bebadan) within the palace.

Teguh Satya Bhakti, one of the resigning legal counsels, confirmed the withdrawal of power of attorney. Beyond his role as a legal defender, Teguh is known to hold a strategic position within the palace as the Head of the Legal Affairs Department. Responding to his status after resigning from his position as legal counsel, he assured that he would conduct a review of his structural position.

"Regarding involvement in other bodies or structures that were previously formed, this will certainly be evaluated. We will communicate this properly with related party to avoid misunderstandings in the future," Teguh stated on Friday (10/4/2026).

Different Principles of Defense in Gusti Moeng's Lawsuit

The resignation of these 19 advocates was first formally revealed during a trial on Thursday (9/4/2026) led by Chief Justice Cut Carnelia. Before the panel of judges, one of the defendant's legal representatives, Tamrin, confirmed that the entire legal defense team had chosen to withdraw from the civil case with registration Number 31 of 2026/PN Skt.

The civil lawsuit was filed by GRAy Koes Moertiyah (Gusti Moeng) as the plaintiff through her legal counsel, Sigit Sudibyanto. This case is known to concern the polemic of succession and the legality of the name change to Sri Susuhunan Pakubuwono XIV.

Dismissing various speculations circulating, Teguh emphasized that the decision to terminate the power of attorney was purely based on the rationality of professionalism, namely the disagreement on strategy and principles of defense with the client. Upholding the principle of confidentiality, he firmly refused to comment on rumors regarding the issue of unpaid honorarium.

"The termination of this legal representation is based on disagreements in several aspects of the defense. We cannot disclose anything else to the public because it is part of our responsibility to the advocate's code of ethics to maintain professionalism," he explained, concluding his statement.