Imperial Adjudication

Legal decisions rendered directly by the Chinese Emperor in cases involving high-ranking imperial officials.

Case of Left Guard General Gao Zhenxing and Vice Minister of Revenue Gao Shenxing Killing the Crown Prince's Steward Gao Qi with Swords
  1. Case of Left Guard General Gao Zhenxing and Vice Minister of Revenue Gao Shenxing Killing the Crown Prince's Steward Gao Qi with Swords
  2. Jurisdiction: Tang Dynasty China (Yonghui era, reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang (approx. 650–655 AD))
  3. Original Case: 左卫将军高真行、户部侍郎高审行以刀杀太子典膳丞高岐案
  4. Victims<![CDATA[Gao Qi]]>Defendants<![CDATA[Gao Zhenxing]]><![CDATA[Gao Shenxing]]>Plaintiffs<![CDATA[无]]>Investigators<![CDATA[无]]>Prosecutors<![CDATA[无]]>Defense Attorneys<![CDATA[无]]>Plaintiff Attorneys<![CDATA[无]]>Judges<![CDATA[Emperor Gaozong of Tang]]>Institutions<![CDATA[Tang Imperial Court]]>
  5. Case Tags: Familial Homicide;Tang Dynasty Law;Clan Violence;Imperial Adjudication