Abstract:
General Background: The recognition of land rights in Indonesia reflects a complex legal landscape marked by the coexistence of national land law and indigenous customary (ulayat) rights. Specific Background: This dualism often leads to legal uncertainty and conflicts, particularly in areas where indigenous land tenure systems remain active. Knowledge Gap: While existing studies acknowledge the presence of legal dualism, few explore it through the lens of dignified justice rooted in Pancasila values. Aims: This research aims to analyze the dualism of land rights recognition in Indonesia through the perspective of dignified justice, which upholds human dignity, balanced rights and obligations, and non-discriminatory legal treatment. Results: The findings reveal that dignified justice requires national land law to not merely coexist with, but harmonize and complement, ulayat rights to protect indigenous socio-cultural values while ensuring legal certainty. Novelty: The study introduces a framework wherein the UUPA (Basic Agrarian Law) serves as a foundational bridge to align state sovereignty over land with the recognition of living customary laws. Implications: Future regulatory frameworks must promote structural and administrative harmony, ensuring equitable land governance that respects cultural identity without compromising national legal unity.
Highlights:
Balances national legal certainty with indigenous land rights.
Promotes harmony between customary and state law.
Emphasizes justice based on Pancasila values.
Keywords: Legal Dualism, Land Rights, Dignified Justice
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