SC Junks Contempt Petition vs Tito Sotto over Sara Duterte Impeach Ruling

SC junks contempt case vs Sotto, upholds right to criticize Court

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that even harsh criticism of its rulings is protected by the Constitution, dismissing a contempt case against Sen. Vicente Sotto III over his remarks on the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.In a decision penned by Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, the SC En Banc ruled that Sotto’s public remarks did not amount to contempt, finding no indication that he…

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SC junks contempt petition vs Tito Sotto over Sara Duterte impeach ruling

In a statement on Tuesday, October 13, the Supreme Court en banc ruled that Sotto’s public criticisms of the Court’s decision in Duterte v. House of Representatives et al. (G.R. Nos. 278353 and 278359) fall within the bounds of protected free speech and expression.

SC junks indirect contempt petition vs Sotto

SC junks indirect contempt petition vs Sotto on impeachment comments

SC junks 2025 impeachment-related contempt case vs Tito Sotto

'Democracy is founded on respect. With this decision, we double down not only on freedom of expression but on full respect for the respondent,' the High Court says

SC dismisses indirect contempt complaint vs Sotto

The case stemmed from Sotto’s public statements on the decision in Duterte vs House of Representatives involving the impeachment proceedings.