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Disbarment for Judicial Misconduct: Upholding Integrity in Marriage Solemnization
The Supreme Court disbarred a former judge for solemnizing marriages with irregular documents, turning a sacred duty into a business.
Judicial Misconduct and Immorality: When a Judge's Conduct Warrants Dismissal
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross misconduct, bribery, and immorality, reaffirming the high standards of judicial conduct.
Forged Documents and Judicial Misconduct: Protecting Land Titles in the Philippines
A Supreme Court ruling on judge misconduct highlights the dangers of unauthorized notarization and the importance of protecting land titles from forged documents.
Ministerial Duty and Abuse of Authority: Understanding the Writ of Possession and Judicial Misconduct
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a writ of possession is ministerial, and when a judge's discretion becomes grave abuse of authority.
Judicial Misconduct: Falsifying Service Certificates and Neglect of Duty
The Supreme Court holds a retired judge liable for gross misconduct and false certificates of service, and a clerk of court for simple misconduct.
Judicial Misconduct Gross Ignorance OF LAW AND Partiality Undermine Fair Trial Standards
Judicial Misconduct and Impeachment: When Court Review Becomes Moot
The Supreme Court explains why it dismissed Chief Justice Corona's challenge to his impeachment trial—because the case became moot after conviction.
Judicial Misconduct and Impartiality: Lessons from the Corona Impeachment Case
The Supreme Court's ruling on the Corona impeachment petition clarifies the limits of judicial review over impeachment proceedings and the doctrine of mootness.
Plagiarism and Judicial Ethics: Del Castillo Case Sets Standard for Intent
Supreme Court clarifies that plagiarism requires intent to deceive, distinguishing inadvertent attribution errors from judicial misconduct.
Judicial Misconduct When Negligence AND Abuse OF Authority Undermine Public Trust
The Supreme Court's ruling in Lerma shows how a judge's negligence and abuse of authority can erode public trust in the judiciary.
Judicial Misconduct and Sexual Harassment: Violating the Code of Judicial Conduct
A Supreme Court ruling holds that a judge who sexually assaulted a litigant in his own home is guilty of gross misconduct, even after retirement from the bench.
When a Judge's Oversight Becomes Judicial Misconduct: The Ty-De Zuzuarregui Case
The Supreme Court clarifies when a judge's procedural lapse amounts to grave abuse of discretion, and the rules on prejudicial questions.
Judicial Misconduct: The High Cost of Incorrigible Ignorance in the Philippine Judiciary
A judge's fourth gross ignorance conviction leads to dismissal. Learn the rules judges must follow and why persistence in error is fatal.
Judicial Misconduct: When a Judge Borrows From Lawyers and Erodes Impartiality
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for borrowing money from a lawyer with cases pending before her court, underscoring judicial integrity.
Judicial Misconduct and Due Process: When Courts Can Try a Judge for Off-Duty Acts
The Supreme Court clarifies that judges may face criminal trial in regular courts for off-duty acts, while administrative supervision stays with the Court.
Judicial Misconduct and Substantial Evidence in Administrative Cases
A judge was suspended for soliciting P100,000 to fix cases. The Supreme Court explains the substantial evidence standard in administrative cases.
Upholding Ethical Conduct: Dismissal and Forfeiture of Benefits for Grave Misconduct in the Judiciary
Explore the Supreme Court's ruling on judicial misconduct, emphasizing accountability, ethical standards, and the consequences of grave offenses in the judiciary.
Judicial Misconduct Maintaining Propriety AND Upholding Public Trust IN THE Judiciary
Judicial Misconduct When Ignorance of the Law and Delay Taint Justice
A judge's dismissal of a case despite a party's active participation, plus undue delay in resolving a motion, draws fines from the Supreme Court.
Breach of Trust, Dishonesty, Misconduct, and Accountability in Public Service
The Supreme Court's ruling in Mangandingan v. Adiong on judicial misconduct, raffle manipulation, and accountability in public service.
Judicial Misconduct: Upholding Impartiality and Integrity in Election Disputes
A judge's vulgar remark to a litigant draws a fine, reminding magistrates that decorum and impartiality are vital to public trust in courts.
Judicial Misconduct and Immorality: When a Judge's Private Acts Breach Public Trust
When a judge's private behavior crosses the line into immorality, the Supreme Court can dismiss him from the bench—even without a criminal conviction.
Judicial Misconduct and Dishonesty: Upholding Integrity in the Philippine Judiciary
A Supreme Court ruling on a judge and clerk of court who misappropriated bail bonds and settlement funds, reaffirming accountability in the judiciary.