The writ of habeas corpus is a fundamental legal remedy designed to protect individual liberty against unlawful detention. It applies not only to cases of illegal confinement but also to disputes over rightful custody of minors . Scope and Application of Habeas Corpus 📌 Illegal Detention and Custody Disputes ✔ The writ is available in cases where a person is deprived of liberty or where custody is wrongfully withheld (Demaisip v. Cabcaban, 713 SCRA 13, 2014 ). 📌 Jurisdiction and Filing ✔ Petitions for habeas corpus may be filed in any proper Regional Trial Court (RTC) within the judicial region where enforcement is sought (Tujan-Militante v. Cada-Deapera, 731 SCRA 194, 2014 ). 📌 No Service of Summons Required ✔ Unlike ordinary civil cases, habeas corpus petitions do not require service of summons (Id. ). 📌 Where to File a Habeas Corpus Petition ✔ Applications may be filed before the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, or RTC (In the Matter of the Petition for Habea...
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