Widya Pranata Hukum : Jurnal Kajian dan Penelitian Hukum
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026)

Legal Consequences of Electronic Contracts Entered into by Minors on Marketplace Platforms under Indonesian Contract Law

Ryaristia Dewi Amron (Universitas Lampung)
Hamzah (Universitas Lampung)
Sepriyadi Adhan (Universitas Lampung)
Bayu Sudjamiko (Universitas Lampung)
Yennie Agustin Mahroennisa Rasyid (Universitas Lampung)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Oct 2026

Abstract

This study examines the legal consequences of electronic contracts entered into by minors on marketplace platforms under Indonesian contract law and their implications for legal certainty in electronic transactions. Using normative legal research with statutory and conceptual approaches, this study analyzes primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials through a literature review. The findings show that electronic transactions entered into by minors may establish contractual relationships where consent has been expressed. However, failure to satisfy the legal capacity requirement under Articles 1320 and 1330 of the Indonesian Civil Code renders the contract voidable rather than null and void. Unclear age-verification mechanisms on marketplace platforms further create legal uncertainty. Therefore, stronger regulation on age verification and clearer responsibilities for marketplace operators are necessary to protect minors, ensure legal certainty, and maintain a fair balance of interests among parties to electronic transactions.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

pranata

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

The focus of Jurnal Widya Pranata Hukum is publishing the manuscript of a research study or conceptual ideas. We are interested in topics which relate Law issues in Indonesia and around the world, among them: 1. Criminal Law 2. Private Law 3. Constitutional Law 4. Administrative Law 5. International ...