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This consolidated case challenges the validity of Section 4, Rule 1 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 10592, which provides for the prospective application of time allowances granted to inmates. The petitioners argue that this violates Article 22 of the Revised Penal Code, which requires retroactive application of penal laws that are beneficial to the accused. The court rules Section 4, Rule 1 invalid, as the time allowance provisions under R.A. 10592 diminish punish

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Moairah Larita

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