Tag: Criminal Procedure
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Supreme Court in 2025: Rulings that Shaped Philippine Jurisprudence
Overview: A Year of Legal Shift The Philippine Supreme Court in 2025 delivered a range of decisions that clarified, expanded, or redefined core areas of the nation’s legal framework. While some rulings carried broad political and institutional consequences for governance and accountability, others directly affected criminal procedure, civil rights, and constitutional protections. Together, these decisions…
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Supreme Court 2025 Rulings: Shaping Philippine Jurisprudence
Overview: A Year of Landmark Decisions The Philippine Supreme Court in 2025 handed down rulings that clarified, expanded, and sometimes redefined core areas of the nation’s legal framework. While some opinions carried significant political and institutional consequences, others directly affected criminal procedure, civil rights, and corporate governance. Together, these decisions offer a clearer map of…
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Anticipatory Bail Jurisdiction: Can High Courts Bypass Sessions Courts? Supreme Court Refers 3-Judge Bench
Background: The Anticipatory Bail Question Recently, the Indian Supreme Court considered a pivotal question about the jurisdictional path for anticipatory bail pleas. Traditionally, anticipatory bail applications are filed in the Sessions Court after a cognizable case is registered against an accused. The Sessions Court then conducts a hearing, and only if needed, the matter can…