The law is often described as a shield that protects the rights of every person. Courts exist to hear grievances, resolve disputes, and ensure that justice is served. But what happens when the person seeking the court’s protection is a fugitive—someone who has deliberately avoided the reach of the law? Can a person dubbed as fugitive still ask the court(s) for protection?
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Some Journeys Begin with Ambition
Some journeys begin with ambition. Others begin with exhaustion. Not every journey starts with confidence, excitement, or a clear direction. Sometimes, people move simply because staying still already feels too heavy. Life has a way of exhausting people quietly. Deadlines pile up. Responsibilities grow. Expectations become louder. Then one day, you realize you have been surviving for so long that you forgot what it feels like to breathe.
Can the Supreme Court Issue Writs to Restrain Criminal Prosecutions?
The issue is can the Supreme Court (SC) issue writs of injunction or prohibition to restrain criminal prosecutions? It stems from the SC’s denial of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s request for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO). The TRO aims to prevent the government from arresting him on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).