BALANCING RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS AND LEGAL NEUTRALITY: THE INDEPENDENCE OF INDONESIA'S CONSTITUTIONAL COURT

This article examines the independence of Indonesian Constitutional Court in relation to religious issues, particularly regarding freedom and marriage regulations. Utilizing a socio-legal approach, analyzes five judgments assesses whether accommodates aspirations majority while still maintaining neutrality. Results show that Court's legal decisions tend accommodate societal aspirations, but this does not necessarily indicate lack The asserts neutrality judiciary are crucial rule law state, must balance with its role as decision-making body. should be evaluated based on methodological consistency decisions. Overall, highlights importance judicial implications for Indonesia's other similar systems.