Cultural and philosophy expert Rev. Franz Magnis Suseno was presented by Applicant at the judicial review hearing on Marriage Act No. 1/1974 Article 2 paragraph (1). In the trial, Magnis said that the Pancasila state, religions and beliefs are upheld, as well as marriage. "Marriages are legally recognized by the religion, thus also legally recognized by the state in its the appropriate provisions and also commendable," said the Catholic Priest.

However, he said the state does not have the right to impose a marriage to be conducted in a particular religion. For Magnis, in Pancasila state, the state does not regulate religion but gives space, patronage, encouragement, for citizens to carry out appropriate rules to what he/she believed. "Therefore, I believe that there should be a rule that adjudicates the marriage is considered valid before the civil note though it is not followed the rules of one particular religion," said Magnis.

Meanwhile, another proposed expert is Kunthi Tri Dewiyanti. According to the activist of the National Commission for Women, the forceful approach of these rules often put women as victims. "Women who are in weaker position, often have to sacrifice their beliefs when facedon the situation (interfaith marriage)," said Kunthi.

"The crisis of female identity (religion) can sometimes be the result of rules that implicitly preclude interfaith marriage," he added.

In a statement, Kunthi reminded that an explanation of this rule should be interpreted clearly. According Kunthi, for years interfaith marriage allowed to be bobbing, valid but not recognized, acknowledged, or illegitimate and not recognized. The indecisive interpretation of which, depends on each individual or the officers/ authorities, it is a form of discrimination, according Kunthi, considering the consequences that could be imposed.

"We think it needs a specific explanation regarding Article quo to deprive multiple interpretations and legal certainty, so discriminative result thereof will no longer appear in the future," said Kunthi.

The testimonial hearing held on Thursday (4/12) is the last examination hearings scheduled for the judicial review of Marriage Act Article 2 paragraph (1). Chief Justice, Hamdan Zoelva who led this session said that the description of the various parties will be considered in this case and the applicant is welcome to submit a written statement to the Court\'s conclusion.

Earlier, the judicial review case filed by several students and alumni of the University of Indonesia, has presented some representation of religious groups that are considered to represent the people of Indonesia. (Winandriyo Kun A).