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Battling Court Delays: What to Do When Justice Is Slow, Lessons From Bacolot v. Paño
A judge's two-year delay in resolving a motion draws administrative sanction. Learn the rules on judicial delay and your remedies.
Judge Fined for Two-Year Delay: Kara-an v. Lindo and Judicial Accountability
The Supreme Court fined a judge P3,000 for taking nearly two years to act on an inhibition order, underscoring that judges cannot blame staff for court delays.
Neglect of Duty in Public Service: Failing to Serve Subpoenas and Its Consequences
A process server's failure to serve subpoenas caused court delays and led to a three-month suspension for simple neglect of duty.
Judicial Discretion vs Delay: Balancing Justice and Efficiency in Philippine Courts
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when court delays warrant administrative liability, distinguishing error from bad faith in judicial discretion.
Judicial Efficiency and Prompt Case Resolution: Administrative Liability for Court Delays
Philippine Supreme Court holds judges administratively liable for delayed case resolution, emphasizing speedy disposition as a constitutional right.
Battling Court Delays: Understanding Summary Procedure Violations in the Philippines
A judge's fine for granting extensions and delaying a forcible entry case—what the Supreme Court ruling means for speedy justice.
Combating Court Delays: The Imperative of Speedy Trial in the Philippine Justice System
A judge's fine for delaying a simple case underscores the mandatory continuous trial rule and the constitutional right to speedy disposition.