Dravin Mahajan (O.P. Jindal Global University) has posted Comparative Analysis of Death Penalty Practices Socio-Political Influences in India and Indonesia (Juris Gentium Law Review Volume 10) on SSRN. Here is the abstract:
This paper compares the multi-dimensional issues regarding capital punishment in India and Indonesia from legal, socio-political, and human rights perspectives. It will further probe how, in these two countries, the death penalty evolved along the lines of ancient practices, colonial inheritance, and modern developments relating to its legal frameworks. It interprets constitutional provisions, landmark judicial decisions, and recent legal reforms, providing insight into the comparative legal interpretations and procedural methods of execution. The research examines in detail statistical analyses, demographic patterns, and regional trends that bring out these variations in the practice of the death penalty. It investigates what socio-political dynamics bring about capital punishment practices, such as public opinion, media, political parties, and NGOs. Wrongful convictions and human rights abuses are assessed against ethical debates and compliance with international human rights treaties. This research attempts to highlight some of the main similarities and differences in cultural, religious, and socio-political factors influencing the death penalty in India and Indonesia. The policy recommendations and future directions are addressed at the end, with the purpose of enlightening legal and policy reforms that uphold human rights and principles of justice, to add to global discourse on capital punishment.
