SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 6-K

                        REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

                      Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
                      the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                         For the month of April, 2004

                       PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

                (Translation of registrant's name into English)

                            LAURENCE POUNTNEY HILL,
                           LONDON, EC4R 0HH, ENGLAND
                    (Address of principal executive offices)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

                          Form 20-F X     Form 40-F


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

                                 Yes      No X

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant
in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-



Enclosures:  Prudential Plc in indonesia





        PT Prudential Life Assurance to appeal Indonesian Court decision



PT Prudential Life Assurance recently terminated a consultancy contract for
agency sales force management, following legal advice. As a result, the
consultant has made a claim against PT Prudential Life Assurance for
approximately US$ 40 million and has filed a bankruptcy petition in the Jakarta
Bankruptcy Court. The Company considers, on the basis of its legal advice, that
the bankruptcy petition is misconceived.

Jakarta's Bankruptcy Court returned its verdict today. It held that the Company
owes the consultant approximately US$ 400,000 and as a result, has put the
Company into bankruptcy. PT Prudential Life Assurance is very surprised that the
Court has decided to accept the petition filed against it. PT Prudential Life
Assurance plans to vigorously appeal the Jakarta Bankruptcy Court's decision.

While the appeal process is underway, Prudential' s operations in Indonesia
intend to continue business as usual. All Prudential policies remain completely
unaffected and our total commitment to our customers and our employees continues
undiminished

PT Prudential Life Assurance is financially very strong. Its Risk Based Capital
(RBC) ratio of 255% (as at December 31, 2003) compares very favourably with the
100% requirement dictated by the Ministry of Finance.

                                    - ENDS -

Enquiries to:
Media                                    Investors/Analysts
Geraldine Davies     0207 548 3911
Steve Colton         020 7548 3721       Rebecca Burrows           020 7548 3537
Clare Staley         020 7548 3719       Marina Lee-Steere         020 7548 3511


                                  SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date 23 April, 2004

                                     PRUDENTIAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

                                     By: /s/   Steve Colton

                                               Steve Colton,
                                               Group Head of Media Relations