Practice question
Under the contextual approach reiterated in the June 10, 2026 Marcos decision, is a constitutional delay claim determined by mechanically counting calendar years alone?
- Yes, every case becomes void after one year.
- Yes, complexity and causes of delay are irrelevant.
- No; the court must examine the entire context, including the evidence, issues and causes of delay.
- No; time can never be relevant.
- Yes, the longest case must always be dismissed first.
Legal references
- People v. Imelda Romualdez Marcos, G.R. Nos. 243402–08, June 10, 2026, main decision, contextual delay analysis: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/70586
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