Legal Pluralism and Restorative Justice in Dispute Resolution under Indonesian Positive Law and Islamic Law
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https://doi.org/10.31958/jisrah.v7i01.16341Abstrak
Conflicts and disputes are inherent to the dynamics of Indonesia's pluralistic society. This paper aims to analyze the patterns and mechanisms of dispute resolution prevalent in Indonesian communities and identify their inherent characteristics. Employing a descriptive-analytical literature review method, it examines diverse legal, cultural, and sociological sources. Findings reveal that dispute resolution in Indonesia extends beyond formal litigation in courts, predominantly relying on non-litigious mechanisms rooted in local values. Key characteristics include a collective-communal approach, prioritization of reconciliation and relationship restoration (restorative justice) over punishment, and elastic, context-specific adaptability to local social structures. Principles such as musyawarah mufakat (deliberative consensus), gotong royong (mutual cooperation), and harmony drive these processes, manifested in customary systems, village mediation, and family negotiations. The study concludes that the effectiveness and sustainability of Indonesian dispute resolution hinge on integrating holistic local wisdom with formal national legal frameworks. A deep understanding of these characteristics is crucial for developing a responsive and accommodating judicial system in pluralistic Indonesia.
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