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Judicial Impartiality: How the Supreme Court Enforces Ethical Conduct in Philippine Courts
A 2003 Supreme Court ruling shows that a judge who suggests settlement terms to a litigant violates judicial ethics and erodes public trust in the courts.
Judicial Impartiality: Proving Bias Claims in Administrative Cases Against Judges
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that bias claims against judges need substantial evidence, not speculation, in administrative proceedings.
Upholding Integrity Court Employee Suspended FOR Damaging Remarks ON Judicial Impartiality
Judicial Impartiality When Familial Ties Disqualify A Judge In Preliminary Investigations
When must a judge inhibit from a case? The Supreme Court clarifies that disqualification applies even at the preliminary investigation stage.
Judicial Impartiality Granting Bail AND Avoiding Appearance OF Impropriety
Judicial Ethics: Why a Judge Was Reprimanded for Letting His Wife Access Court Records
The Supreme Court reprimanded a judge for allowing his wife access to confidential case records, underscoring judicial impartiality and ethics.
When Double Sale of Land Tests Good Faith and Judicial Impartiality
A priest bought land twice sold; the Supreme Court clarifies good faith in double sales and the limits of judicial discretion.
Judicial Impartiality: Dismissal of Judge for Gross Ignorance and Partiality in Election Case
Supreme Court dismisses judge for gross ignorance and partiality in election protest, applying obsolete laws to favor a litigant.
Upholding Judicial Impartiality: Lessons from a Judge's Delay in Deciding Cases
A Supreme Court ruling on a judge's delay in resolving cases underscores the duty of magistrates to act with dispatch and impartiality.
Upholding Judicial Impartiality: Lessons from Judge Luzano's Ex Parte Inspection
A judge's ex parte ocular inspection after trial violates due process and the appearance of impartiality, as shown in this administrative case.
Upholding Judicial Impartiality: Why Private Judge-Litigant Communication Is Unacceptable in Philippine Courts
The Supreme Court admonishes a judge for private calls to a litigant, reaffirming that judges must not only be impartial but also appear impartial.
Ensuring Impartiality: Why Proper Case Raffling Is Crucial in Philippine Courts
A look at how the Supreme Court treats compromise agreements and why proper case raffling remains vital to judicial impartiality.
Judicial Impartiality and the Appearance of Impropriety in Philippine Courts
A Supreme Court ruling on a judge fined for delay and impropriety, explaining why judges must avoid even the appearance of bias.
Due Process Limits of Disqualification and the Duty of Judicial Impartiality
A look at how the Supreme Court defined the limits of res judicata and the duty of judges to remain impartial in Salanga v. Alagar.
Judicial Impartiality in Philippine Courts: Upholding Fairness in Case Assignments
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on judicial impartiality and fair case assignments, protecting due process and public trust in courts.
Justice Delayed vs Justice Denied: Understanding Reasonable Time in Philippine Courts
The Godinez v. Alano case explains when a judge's error becomes administrative misconduct and the importance of judicial impartiality.
Judicial Impartiality and Due Process in Philippine Land Reclamation Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies judicial impartiality, due process, and the proper interpretation of "foreshore lands" under RA 1899.
Judicial Impartiality When Prior Involvement In A Case Disqualifies A Judge
A judge who previously served as prosecutor must inhibit from the case. Rule 137, Section 1 explained.
Upholding Judicial Impartiality: Timely Case Resolution and Ethical Conduct Matter
The Supreme Court affirms Sandiganbayan's lifting of sequestration orders, underscoring strict compliance with PCGG rules and constitutional time limits.
When Should a Judge Inhibit: Safeguarding Impartiality in Philippine Courts
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when judges must voluntarily inhibit to protect judicial impartiality, explained in plain language.
Judicial Impartiality in Philippine Courts: The Cold Neutrality Standard
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the constitutional requirement of judicial impartiality, emphasizing that judges must not only be unbiased but must also appear impartial to litigants.