G.R. No. L-30026 - Gumabon vs. Director of the Bureau of Prisons

Gumabon vs. Director of the Bureau of Prisons

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Title Supreme Court: Gumabon vs. Director of the Bureau of Prisons

Case: G.R. No. L-30026

Decision Date: Jan 30, 1971

Five petitioners, convicted for rebellion with multiple crimes, sought habeas corpus after serving over 13 years, arguing a Supreme Court ruling invalidated their complex crime. The Court granted release, applying the ruling retroactively, deeming their detention illegal and unconstitutional.

habeas corpus

equal protection

retroactive effect

Long 29 min

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