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Who Represents the People? The Solicitor General's Exclusive Authority in Criminal Appeals
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that only the Office of the Solicitor General may appeal criminal cases, not private complainants.
Reversion of Public Land: Only the Government Can Sue
The Supreme Court rules that only the government, through the Office of the Solicitor General, may file an action for reversion of public land.
Right to Appeal in Criminal Cases: Only the State Can Appeal the Criminal Aspect of a Dismissed Case
In Ong v. Genio, the Supreme Court ruled that only the Office of the Solicitor General may appeal the criminal aspect of a dismissed case, not the private complainant.