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The parties were married on 28 October 2011 and had one child aged three years. The applicant submitted that the parties' marriage had always been disharmonious because the respondent:

1. had always been dissatisfied with what he had provided her financially;
2. would not deliberate with the applicant;
3. was unwarrantedly suspicious of the applicant;
4. was aggressive and harsh towards the applicant;
5. would prioritise her family's needs over his; and
6. would frequently request a divorce.

Problems escalated in November 2013 resulting in the respondent leaving the applicant and returning to her parents' home in Langsa. The parties had remained separated since and the applicant submitted that he believed a revocable divorce (talak satu raj'i) was the only feasible option available to the parties.

The court, pursuant to art 19(f) of Government Regulation No. 9 of 1975, and art 116(f) of the Compilation of Islamic Laws, acceded to the applicant's request on the grounds of ongoing conflict. It also acknowledged that revocable divorce is regulated in art 118 of the Compilation of Islamic Laws.