<![CDATA[Applications for marriage dispensation for minors under Law No. 16/2019 remain prevalent in Indonesia; however, not all requests are granted. This normative juridical research aims to analyze the legal reasoning of judges in rejecting such applications through a study of religious court judgment documents. The results indicate that rejections are generally based on the emotional and psychological immaturity, economic unreadiness, and low educational level of the prospective bride and groom. Judges prioritize the principle of the best interest of the child in accordance with national and international laws. In conclusion, judicial rejections are not only based on formal legal norms but also consider social, moral, and child protection aspects against the negative impacts of early marriage. Therefore, marriage dispensation must be positioned as a last resort (ultimum remedium), rather than a primary solution.]]>
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