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Aug 20, 2003 judicial ethics speedy disposition code of judicial conduct administrative liability rule 140

Judicial Efficiency Imperative Resolving Cases Within Prescribed Deadlines

Why Philippine judges must resolve cases within constitutional deadlines, and the consequences of delay, explained through a Supreme Court ruling.

Aug 26, 2002 judicial accountability undue delay code of judicial conduct administrative liability philippine courts

Judicial Accountability: Undue Delay in Rendering Decisions and Its Consequences

Philippine Supreme Court holds judges liable for undue delay in deciding cases, explaining the constitutional deadlines and penalties for non-compliance.

Nov 22, 2001 judicial ethics due process administrative case rtc delay of justice

When Judicial Delay Becomes Misconduct: The Cañada vs. Montecillo Case

A judge's 7-month delay in resolving a motion constitutes misconduct, even with heavy caseloads. Learn the constitutional deadlines.