Statute
Revised Penal Code
Article
Art. 266-C
Topic
Effect of Pardon
Status
In force
Year
1949

The provision

"Article 266-C. _Effect of Pardon_ . — The subsequent valid marriage between

the offender and the offended party shall extinguish the criminal action or the

penalty imposed.

"In case it is the legal husband who is the offender, the subsequent forgiveness

by the wife as the offended party shall extinguish the criminal action or the

penalty: _Provided_, That the crime shall not be extinguished or the penalty shall

not be abated if the marriage is _void ab initio_ .

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