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	GR No. 147786 2004-01-20	PEOPLE v. ERIC GUILLERMO Y GARCIA QUISUMBING, J.
Civil indemnity for the victim's death, however, was left out by the trial court, although now it is automatically granted without need of proof other than the fact of the commission of the crime.[66] Hence, conformably with prevailing jurisprudence, the amount of P50,000.00 as civil indemnity should be awarded in favor of the victim's heirs.
	GR No. 135919 2003-05-09	PEOPLE v. DANNY DELOS SANTOS Y FERNANDEZ SANDOVAL-GUTIERREZ, J.
However, in the imposition of penalty, we cannot appreciate the aggravating circumstance of cruelty considered by the trial court. Pursuant to the 2000 Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure, every Information must state not only the qualifying but also the aggravating circumstances.[39] This rule may be given retroactive effect in the light of the well-established rule that statutes regulating the procedure of the courts will be construed as applicable to actions pending and undetermined at the time of their passage.[40] The aggravating circumstance of cruelty, not having been alleged in the Information, may not be appreciated to enhance the liability of appellant.
	GR No. 128871 2003-03-18	PEOPLE v. JIMMY RUBISO SANDOVAL-GUTIERREZ, J.
P38,400.00 [net annual income] x life expectancy = P1,190,400.00[20]