Socio-Juridical Analysis on Polygamy Requirements in the Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI)

Abstract: Socio-Juridical Analysis on Polygamy Requirements in the Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI).This study is aimed at seeing relevance requirement for polygamy no. I 1974 concerning marriage and (KHI) including its implementation several decisions cases Religious Court (PA) Ex Surakarta Regency. This type research field using a socio-juridical approach. The results this conclude: 1) requirements as regulated KHI are complementary. While article 5 specifies five conditions polygamy, mentions only three conditions. 2) In general, reasons put forward by husbands always related to condition wife who unable carry out her obligations. 3) Judges, deciding cases, do not base husband but also make other considerations, especially matters benefit welfare applicant’sfamily