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Jun 21, 2007 contempt-of-court due-process judicial-procedure civil-procedure rule-71 philippine-courts

Direct vs Indirect Contempt: When Courts Must Hold a Hearing Before Punishing

The Supreme Court clarifies the difference between direct and indirect contempt, requiring due process and proper hearing before punishment.