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Law evolves but facts remain constant.

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....aw evolves but facts remain constant.<br>By: - YAGAY andSUN<br>Other Topics<br>Dated:- 4-6-2025<br>The phrase "Law evolves but facts remain constant" captures an important principle in legal reasoning and jurisprudence. It reflects the idea that while the underlying events or facts of a case do not change over time, the legal interpretation, framework, and doctrines that apply to those facts may d....

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....evelop and evolve. Explanation: 1. Facts are Historical and Objective: Facts refer to what actually happened - actions taken, documents executed, goods delivered, agreements made, etc. These are fixed in time and do not change regardless of how much time passes. For example, if a contract was signed on a particular date or a particular event occurred, those facts are settled and cannot be alter....

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....ed. 2. Law is Dynamic and Interpretive: Law, on the other hand, is a living system. It adapts to changing social values, economic needs, technological advancements, and judicial interpretations. Courts may revisit old precedents, legislatures may enact new statutes, and administrative bodies may issue new regulations. This evolution means that the same set of facts may be viewed differently unde....

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....r new legal standards or interpretations. Illustration: Consider a situation involving digital privacy. A certain method of data collection may not have been considered unlawful ten years ago. But today, under evolving data protection laws and Supreme Court interpretations on the right to privacy, the same conduct (factually unchanged) might be viewed as a legal violation. In summary, facts are....

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.... the constant anchors of any legal analysis, but the law applied to those facts is subject to reinterpretation, reform, and change over time. This dynamic is essential to ensure justice remains relevant in an evolving society.<br> Scholarly articles for knowledge sharing by authors, experts, professionals ....