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Apr 25, 2023 indirect contempt sub judice rule freedom of the press judicial ethics media law abs-cbn

When Media Interviews Can Lead to Indirect Contempt: The ABS-CBN v. Ampatuan Ruling

The Supreme Court clarifies the sub judice rule and when media interviews of witnesses may constitute indirect contempt.

Feb 12, 2014 sub judice rule freedom of speech indirect contempt fair trial constitutional law

Balancing Freedom of Speech and the Sub Judice Rule: Protecting Fair Trial Rights

The Supreme Court clarifies when public comments on pending cases violate the sub judice rule and constitute contempt.

Feb 12, 2014 criminal law sub judice contempt of court freedom of speech supreme court rules of court

Circumstantial Evidence and Reasonable Doubt: Safeguarding Justice in Philippine Courts

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the sub judice rule, freedom of speech, and the limits of contempt power in Marantan v. Diokno.

Apr 2, 2009 constitutional-law legislative-inquiry sub-judice senate self-incrimination philippine-supreme-court

Legislative Inquiries vs Sub Judice: Balancing Congressional Power and Individual Rights

Explaining the Supreme Court's ruling in Romero v. Estrada on legislative inquiries, the sub judice rule, and witness rights.