Gibran Seeks Court Opportunity to Prove Degree Validity, Experts Express Doubt
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Gibran Seeks Court Opportunity to Prove Degree Validity, Experts Express Doubt

Vice Presidential candidate Gibran Rakabuming Raka has requested a hearing at the Administrative Court (PTUN) to prove the validity of his academic qualifications. However, prominent legal experts have cast doubt on the utility of such proceedings, potentially adding a new dimension to the debate surrounding his candidacy.

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