Analysis of The Judge's Decision Regarding the Blasphemy’s Cases

Abstract

The background to this research arises from the complexity and significance of religious blasphemy cases which are increasingly developing in Indonesia. This phenomenon not only creates commotion in the social realm, but also raises serious challenges in the legal and judicial context. The increasing cases’ number of religious blasphemy indicates a significant development in the diversity of opinion and expression in society. However, behind this diversity, there is an unclear legal boundary regarding religious blasphemy which often causes uncertainty in determining guilt and determining proportional punishment, even though it is actually regulated in the Information and Electronic Transactions Law. The role of media and social media is an important factor that increasingly complicates the dynamics of religious blasphemy cases, its coverage and discussions on online platforms can play a significant role in shaping public opinion and influencing the course of the judicial process. The impact is not only limited to the national level, but can create a domino effect in a global context. Meanwhile, judicial independence is often in the spotlight, because pressure and influence from various parties can influence judges' decisions. Therefore, this research was conducted to provide an in-depth understanding of these aspects. Analysis of the judge's decision in the religious blasphemy case carried out by Lina Mukherjee on social media is important for dissecting the legal and social dynamics involved, as well as providing a basis for recommendations for improvements in the justice system in order to achieve balanced justice and protected human rights.