Judicial Injustice

Explore cases of judicial injustice in ancient Chinese history, where imperial power overruled law.

Case of Bao Xun
  1. Case of Bao Xun
  2. Jurisdiction: State of Wei, Three Kingdoms China (c. 226 AD)
  3. Original Case: 鲍勋案
  4. VictimsBao XunDefendantsCao PiPlaintiffsLiu YaoJudgesCao PiInstitutionsCourt of the State of WeiMinistry of Justice
  5. Case Tags: Judicial Injustice;Cao Pi;Three Kingdoms Legal System;Historical Wrongful Convictions
Case of Han Lang Defending the Innocent and the Rehabilitation of the Chu Prison
  1. Case of Han Lang Defending the Innocent and the Rehabilitation of the Chu Prison
  2. Jurisdiction: Eastern Han Dynasty (China) (70 CE)
  3. Original Case: 寒朗辩冤与楚狱平反案
  4. VictimsYan ZhongWang PingDefendantsLiu YingPlaintiffsEmperor Ming of HanInvestigatorsHan LangProsecutorsTingweiDefense AttorneysHan LangJudgesEmperor Ming of HanHan LangInstitutionsTingwei (Commandant of Justice)
  5. Case Tags: Political Crime;Judicial Injustice;Historical Case;Wrongful Conviction