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2004-03-02 |
QUISUMBING, J. |
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| Considering that said circumstance of relationship by affinity qualifies the offense of rape, such that it becomes punishable by death, it is compulsory that a more stringent standard of proof must be met by the prosecution.[46] Mere testimony of witnesses is not enough to dispel doubts regarding the in-law relationship of appellant and the victim. Where the life of the appellant hangs in the balance, a more exacting proof must be adduced.[47] | |||||