Based on its stated reasoning, the lower court rejected the allegation in the grounds of appeal as to the mistake of facts or misapprehension of legal principles, on which the instant facts charged were recognized.

The judgment below

Examining the reasoning in light of the evidence duly admitted, the lower court did not err in its judgment by exceeding the bounds of the principle of free evaluation of evidence in violation of logical and empirical rules, or by misapprehending the legal doctrine on the public performance, wording or legitimate act in the crime of defamation, or omitting judgment, contrary to what is alleged in the grounds of appeal.

Therefore, the appeal is dismissed. It is so decided as per Disposition by the assent of all participating Justices on the bench.