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Jul 21, 2004 judicial ethics administrative law code of judicial conduct court delays judge accountability

Judicial Responsibility: Timely Decisions and Accountability for Delays

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on judges' duty to decide cases promptly, and accountability for undue delay.

Jul 24, 2003 judicial discretion administrative liability court delay code of professional responsibility temporary restraining order

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.