Historical Chinese Legal Precedent

An early 20th-century case that highlighted the urgent need for legal reforms to protect privacy and reputation.

Ruan Lingyu Suicide Case
  1. Ruan Lingyu Suicide Case
  2. Jurisdiction: Republic of China (1935-03-08)
  3. Original Case: 阮玲玉自杀案
  4. VictimsLingyu RuanDefendantsJishan TangPlaintiffsDamin ZhangDefense AttorneysWu ChengyuJiang YipingInstitutionsShanghai District CourtLianhua Film CompanyShanghai Municipal Police
  5. Case Tags: Criminal Adultery and Defamation;Celebrity Suicide;Media Sensationalism;Historical Chinese Legal Precedent