Practice question
What is the central function of the operative fact doctrine?
- To make every unconstitutional law valid.
- To recognize certain consequences of an invalid measure's operation when equity and justice warrant it.
- To abolish constitutional review.
- To convict officials without trial.
- To authorize future violations of the same constitutional rule.
Legal references
- Araullo v. Aquino III, G.R. No. 209287 et al., February 3, 2015 Resolution, sections 6–7, https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2015/feb2015/gr_209287_2015.html
- De Agbayani v. Philippine National Bank, G.R. No. L-23127, April 29, 1971, https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1971/apr1971/gr_23127_1971.html
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