Judicial Independence

Conflict between a local official's legal authority and noble privileges

The Case of Man Chong Punishing Cao Hong's Retainer
  1. The Case of Man Chong Punishing Cao Hong's Retainer
  2. Jurisdiction: China (Cao Wei State) (Approximately 196-200 AD)
  3. Original Case: 满宠收治曹洪宾客案
  4. InvestigatorsMan ChongProsecutorsMan ChongJudgesMan ChongCao CaoInstitutionsXuchang County OfficeCao Wei Imperial Court
  5. Case Tags: Strict Law Enforcement;Judicial Independence;Noble Interference in Justice;Cao Wei Legal System
The Case of Dong Xuan Executing Gongsun Dan and His Son
  1. The Case of Dong Xuan Executing Gongsun Dan and His Son
  2. Jurisdiction: Han Dynasty, China (c. 43 AD (During the Jianwu Era of Emperor Guangwu))
  3. Original Case: 董宣诛公孙丹父子案
  4. VictimsGongsun DanSon of Gongsun DanDefendantsDong XuanPlaintiffsRelatives of Gongsun DanInvestigatorsDong XuanProsecutorsRelatives of Gongsun DanJudgesEmperor Guangwu of HanInstitutionsLuoyang County Government
  5. Case Tags: Abuse of Power;Ancient Chinese Law;Capital Punishment;Judicial Independence
The Case of Zhang Shizhi Judging the Theft of the Jade Ring from Gaozu's Temple
  1. The Case of Zhang Shizhi Judging the Theft of the Jade Ring from Gaozu's Temple
  2. Jurisdiction: Western Han Dynasty, China (Chang'an) (Reign of Emperor Wen of Han (c. 180–157 BC))
  3. Original Case: 张释之判盗高庙玉环案
  4. Key Figures: Zhang Shizhi (Commandant of Justice), Emperor Wen of Han (Liu Heng), the anonymous thief, Empress Dowager Bo
  5. Case Tags: Theft of Imperial Property;Sacrilege and Temple Desecration;Capital Punishment;Judicial Independence
The Case of Zhang Shizhi Impeaching the Crown Prince
  1. The Case of Zhang Shizhi Impeaching the Crown Prince
  2. Jurisdiction: Han Dynasty, China (circa 177 BCE (during the early reign of Emperor Wen))
  3. Original Case: 张释之弹劾太子案
  4. Key Figures: Zhang Shizhi (廷尉, Commandant of Justice), Emperor Wen of Han (汉文帝), Crown Prince Liu Qi (太子刘启), Prince Liu Wu of Liang (梁王刘武), Empress Dowager Bo (薄太后)
  5. Case Tags: Lèse-majesté;Judicial Independence;Contempt of the Imperial Court;Equality Before the Law
The Case of Zhang Shizhi Trying the Offender of Violating the Imperial Passageway
  1. The Case of Zhang Shizhi Trying the Offender of Violating the Imperial Passageway
  2. Jurisdiction: China (Han Dynasty) (During the reign of Emperor Wen of Han (circa 177 BC))
  3. Original Case: 张释之审断犯跸案
  4. Key Figures: Zhang Shizhi (廷尉), Emperor Wen of Han (汉文帝), an unknown commoner
  5. Case Tags: Contempt of the Emperor;Violation of Imperial Passageway (犯跸);Judicial Independence;Rule of Law in Ancient China