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Beltran, et al vs. Garcia

In the Matter of the Petition for Habeas Corpus in behalf of ANDERSON BELTRAN and DEMETRIO RIVERA, MARIA BELTRAN and PRUDENCIA RIVERA, petitioners, vs. P.C. CAPTAIN ROLANDO GARCIA, respondents.

G.R. No. L-49014 | 1979-04-30

D E C I S I O N

FERNANDO, J:

This application for the writ of habeas corpus was filed by Maria Beltran and Prudencia Rivera on behalf of Anderson Beltran and Demetrio Rivera, alleged to be "actually imprisoned and arbitrarily restrained of their liberty" by respondent Rolando Garcia, a Captain in the Philippine Constabulary, they being taken to the military stockade of the 164th P. C. Company. 1 The application likewise set forth the fact that no criminal complaint had been filed against the aforesaid individuals and that they were not informed either of any charge or charges lodged against them. 2 Accordingly. the plea was for the...