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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.