🏛️ Polygyny: the law · #36
What are the conditions for polygyny in Indonesia?
In Indonesia, a husband must obtain the permission of the Religious Court (Pengadilan Agama) before taking more than one wife. Law Number 1 of 1974, Articles 3 to 5, sets out the basis:
• grounds such as the wife being unable to carry out her duties, having a physical disability or an illness that is hard to cure, or being unable to bear children;
• the wife's consent;
• assurance that the husband can meet the needs of his wives and children;
• a guarantee that the husband will be just.
The Kompilasi Hukum Islam (KHI), Articles 55 to 59, sets this out in detail, including the limit of four wives and the Court's ability to grant permission in certain circumstances. See Indonesia.
• grounds such as the wife being unable to carry out her duties, having a physical disability or an illness that is hard to cure, or being unable to bear children;
• the wife's consent;
• assurance that the husband can meet the needs of his wives and children;
• a guarantee that the husband will be just.
The Kompilasi Hukum Islam (KHI), Articles 55 to 59, sets this out in detail, including the limit of four wives and the Court's ability to grant permission in certain circumstances. See Indonesia.
Sumber
UU No. 1 of 1974, Article 3–5Kompilasi Hukum Islam, Article 55–59