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Apr 16, 2024 gross neglect of duty judicial discipline retirement jurisdiction rule 140 supreme court

When Courts Can Still Discipline a Judge After Retirement: Gross Neglect of Duty Explained

The Supreme Court clarifies when it retains jurisdiction over judges who retire, ruling on gross neglect of duty in case delays.

Oct 20, 2010 judicial ethics undue delay administrative case code of judicial conduct judges case disposition

When Judges Delay: Supreme Court Fines Retired Judge for Unjustified Case Delays

Supreme Court holds judges accountable for unjustified delays, fining a retired MTC judge P10,000 for failing to act on pending cases for over a year.

Jan 31, 2002 administrative law judicial discipline case delays sandiganbayan due process speedy justice

Expediting Justice: Holding Judges Accountable for Case Delays

The Supreme Court affirms sanctions against a Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice for gross inefficiency, underscoring that judges must decide cases within 90 days.

Dec 2, 1998 civil procedure postponement court discretion waiver of evidence pepsi number fever rule 30

Court Discretion and Deadlines: Why Philippine Courts Can Deny Postponements and Cost You Your Case

Learn from the Pepsi Number Fever case why Philippine courts can deny postponements and declare waiver of evidence rights.

Dec 5, 1997 judicial efficiency administrative law case delay judge accountability supreme court oca

Judicial Efficiency Consequences for Judges Delaying Case Resolutions

Learn how Philippine courts penalize judges for delayed case resolutions, with rules on fines, retirement benefits, and judicial accountability.