Violence in the household is a global problem that is still unsettled until today. Law
Number 23 of 2004 concerning Elimination of Domestic Violence is the only legal
instrument that can be used specifically to settle criminal cases of domestic violence in
Indonesia. Violence within the household includes physical, psychological, sexual
violence and neglect of households. Physical violence is an act that results in pain,
illness, or serious injury. The research was conducted to find out the punishment of the
perpetrators of physical violence and what are the obstacles in the punishment of the
perpetrators of physical violence in Gunungkidul Regency based on the decision number
94 / Pid.Sus / 2016 / Pn.Wno. This study used normative legal research methods in the
form of literature study and conducting interviews. Based on the research conducted, it
was concluded that the judge imprisoned the defendant for 6 (six) months after
considering juridical and non-juridical factors. In addition, the obstacles include the lack
of witnesses in cases of violence within the household which is due to a lack of awareness
from the surrounding community to help others, victims who did not dare to reveal the
truth due to trauma.