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(DE LA CAMARA v. ENAGE) (Serapio) C2021
(DE LA CAMARA v. ENAGE) (Serapio) C2021
MANUEL ENAGE
41 SCRA 3 |. September 17, 1971
Fernando, J.
Doctrine: A bail is solely made to insure the attendance of the accused for the subsequent
trial. While the courts have the discretion to rule on the question of bail, the same cannot
impose conditions which would render nugatory the constitutional right to bail.
FACTS
The present case is a petition for certiorari assailing the constitutionality of the order of
respondent Judge Enage which fixed the bail of the petitioner at P 1,195,200.00 for allegedly
being repugnant of the constitutional mandate prohibiting excessive bail. The facts would show
that petitioner was arrested and detained for his alleged participation in the killing of fourteen
and wounding of twelve other laborers and that multiple cases of murder and frustrated murder
was filed against him before the RTC. Petitioner then submitted his application for bail claiming
that there was no evidence that would proof his participation to the commission of the crime. The
said application for bail was granted but respondent judge set the amount to P1,195,200.00.
Upon hearing of the said matter, Secretary of Justice Abad sent a telegram to respondent
expressing that the bond required is excessive. Respondent remained adamant, hence this
petition.
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provision liberty is beyond the reach of the accused which may give rise to an escape out of
desperation.
WHEREFORE, the instant appeal is DISMISSED for being moot and academic.
Without pronouncement as to costs,
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