Analisis Hukum Perkawinan Adat Karo 'Tanganan Raja' yang Tidak Dicatat Ditinjau dari Undang-Undang Nomor 1 Tahun 1974 tentang Perkawinan: Studi di Desa Katepul Kecamatan Kabanjahe Kabupaten Karo

Inkha Xyanina Pricyllia Br Brahmana (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
Runtung Sitepu (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
Rosnidar Sembiring (Universitas Sumatera Utara)

Jurnal Hukum Lex Generalis
Vol 7 No 6 (2026): Tema Hukum Keluarga

The Karo customary marriage known as tanganan raja in Katepul Village is examined regarding its implementation, nonregistration, legal standing, consequences and remedies. This empirical juridical research employs interviews, literature review and qualitative analysis. Findings indicate that customary procedures involve pengulu kuta and rakut sitelu. Nonregistration stems from customary legitimacy, administrative barriers, age restrictions and bureaucratic perceptions. This creates uncertainty concerning wives’ rights, children’s status and marital property. Legal protection may be pursued through court petitions, proof of biological parentage under Constitutional Court Decision Number 46/PUU-VIII/2010 and property claims under applicable law to safeguard the interests of spouses and their children.