Article 252 Revised Penal Code

Article 252 of the Revised Penal Code is about Physical injuries inflicted in a tumultuous affray. It is under Chapter One (Destruction Of Life) of Title Eight (Crimes Against Persons) of the Code.

Physical injuries inflicted in a tumultuous affray

When in a tumultuous affray as referred to in the preceding article, only serious physical injuries are inflicted upon the participants thereof and the person responsible thereof cannot be identified, all those who appear to have used violence upon the person of the offended party shall suffer the penalty next lower in degree than that provided for the physical injuries so inflicted.

When the physical injuries inflicted are of a less serious nature and the person responsible therefor cannot be identified, all those who appear to have used any violence upon the person of the offended party shall be punished by arresto mayor from five to fifteen days.

See also: Article 251 Revised Penal Code