Rector and student go to court

BANDUNG: Bandung Institute of Technology Rector Wiranto Aris Munandar and a student contesting his expulsion have failed to reach an out-of-court settlement.

The student, Budhi Sumarso, 23, is determined to continue the legal battle in the local state administrative court, said his lawyer, Adnan Buyung Nasution, yesterday.

Budhi Sumarso was expelled from the institute earlier this year after a freshman died during initiation ceremonies held by a committee headed by Budhi.

Judge Satri Rusad suggested on Oct. 1 that the two disputing parties should seek an out-of-court settlement before the court proceeds with their case.

In yesterday's session, Buyung questioned the legality of a rectorial decree on the formation of the institute's disciplinary council which oversaw the initiation week. (17)