What is the responsibility and penalty imposed upon a person who kills their adversary in a duel?
The person who kills their adversary in a duel shall suffer the penalty of reclusion temporal (Article 260, Revised Penal Code). The law imposes this severe penalty regardless of the mutual agreement to fight, underscoring the illegality of the duel. If the participant only inflicts physical injuries upon the adversary, they shall suffer the penalty provided for those injuries according to their nature.
02 November 2025
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