Analysis of the Central Jakarta District Court Decision Regarding Permits for Registration of Interfaith Marriages (Study of Decision Number 155/Pdt.P/2023/PN.Jkt.Pst)

Marriage is a legal bond between a man and a woman to form a happy and complementary household, as stated in the Law. According to Law Number 16 of 2019, marriage must comply with the religious laws of both parties involved. Despite various religions, interfaith marriages are common. In a case at the Central Jakarta District Court, an interfaith marriage between Joshua Evan Anthony (Christian) and Stefany Wulandari (Islam) was approved. The judge's decision was based on laws related to population administration and human rights, allowing the couple to register their marriage. The study concludes that there is a legal gap regarding interfaith marriages in the current Marriage Law, urging lawmakers to address this issue. It is recommended that judges handling similar cases have a solid legal basis for their decisions. Revising Law Number 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage to address interfaith marriages is essential in promoting legal clarity on this matter.