Abstract
The concept of interfaith marriage is not uncommon in Indonesian society, which is diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, culture, and religion. Law Number 1 of 1974 Governing Marriage governs marriages in general, however, it makes no distinctions for marriages based on specific religions. This paper examines the Central Jakarta District Court's rulings on interfaith unions and how they relate to the relevant legal statutes. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach to analyze data gathered from primary legal sources, such as court decisions. The purpose of the analysis was to determine if the Central Jakarta District Court's ruling accords with Law Number 1 of 1974's Article 2 Paragraph 1 on marriage. The court granted the request for an interfaith marriage based on the Population Administration Law's Article 35 letter a and the Supreme Court's decision in Case Number 1400 K/PDT/1986, according to study findings. Despite taking into account both legal and societal factors, the judgment falls short of meeting all of Law Number 1 of 1974's conditions for a valid marriage. This research contributes to our understanding of Indonesian interfaith marriages and the future direction of family law. It is crucial to have more debates and analyses regarding the legitimacy of interfaith unions as well as to pass legislation that addresses this matter. To facilitate just interfaith weddings, coordination between religious, legal, and social organizations must also be taken into account.
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