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Judicial Conduct: Balancing Religious Freedom and Impartiality in Court
A judge's use of Bible verses and remarks on sexual orientation during a preliminary conference drew administrative penalties from the Supreme Court.
Understanding Judicial Impartiality: Bias and Inhibition in Philippine Election Protests
The Supreme Court clarifies the standards for judicial inhibition in election protests, explaining what bias truly means and why rulings must not be mistaken for prejudice.
Judicial Ethics: Impartiality and Integrity Beyond the Bench
A Court of Appeals justice fined for casino gambling shows that judicial ethics reach beyond the bench. Learn the rules and limits.
Integrity Under Scrutiny: Ombudsman's Duty to Uphold Impartiality in Internal Investigations
The Supreme Court reminds judges that impartiality and diligence are non-negotiable, even in internal administrative matters.
Safeguarding Impartiality Upholding DUE Process IN Administrative Whistleblowing Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a man convicted of illegal firearm possession due to police failure to mark evidence at the place of seizure, establishing new guidelines for firearms cases.
Judicial Impartiality: A Judge's Duty to Disqualify in Cases Involving Relatives
The Supreme Court clarifies when judges must disqualify themselves from cases involving relatives, even at the warrant stage.
Sheriffs Must Follow Court Rules: Impartiality and Decorum in Serving Writs
A sheriff's failure to file timely returns and reliance on a party's computation led to suspension, underscoring judicial integrity.
Judicial Conduct Upholding Impartiality AND Adherence TO Procedural Rules IN Court Proceedings
The Supreme Court reinstates NLRC dismissals, emphasizing strict compliance with procedural rules in labor appeals and the finality of judgments.
Upholding Due Process in Administrative Cases: Impartiality and Fair Procedure
The Supreme Court clarifies due process requirements in administrative cases, emphasizing substantial evidence and the right to an impartial tribunal.
Judicial Delay and Discretion: Balancing Efficiency and Impartiality in Estate Administration
A Supreme Court ruling on when a judge's delay in resolving motions becomes administrative liability, and why judicial discretion in estate cases deserves protection.
Judicial Conduct Upholding Impartiality AND Addressing Delays IN Decision Making
Judicial Ethics Maintaining Impartiality AND Avoiding Impropriety IN A Judges Private Life
Judicial Conduct: Impartiality and Limits on a Judge's Discretion Over Staff Appointments
A look at a Supreme Court ruling on a judge's discretion in renewing staff appointments, and the boundaries of judicial conduct.
Arbitrator Impartiality and Third Party Influence in Philippine Arbitration Awards
When can a third party's conduct taint an arbitration award? The Supreme Court clarifies standards for vacating awards on grounds of evident partiality.
Judicial Misconduct and Impartiality: Lessons from the Corona Impeachment Case
The Supreme Court's ruling on the Corona impeachment petition clarifies the limits of judicial review over impeachment proceedings and the doctrine of mootness.
Sheriffs Duty Balancing Execution Of Writs With Due Diligence And Impartiality
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on judges' duty to decide cases within 90 days, and the consequences of delay.
Judicial Impartiality and Avoiding Impropriety in Cases Involving Relatives
The Supreme Court clarifies when a judge's transfer affects decision validity and the rules on new trial grounds in criminal cases.
Judicial Propriety and Impartiality: Lessons from a Family Court Judge’s Administrative Case
A Supreme Court ruling reminds judges to avoid impropriety, intemperate language, and bias in the discharge of judicial duties.
Judicial Conduct: Impartiality and the Appearance of Impropriety
A judge who dismissed a case without independent review and solemnized the accused's son's wedding faces administrative liability.
Upholding Judicial Impartiality: Bias and Abuse of Authority in Philippine Courts
A judge's manifest bias and abuse of authority draw administrative sanctions, even after dismissal from the bench.
Judicial Impartiality When Haste Undermines Justice in the Philippines
A look at the Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Padua on drug buy-bust operations, chain of custody, and the limits of judicial haste.
Ombudsman Cannot Intervene in Appeals of Its Own Decisions: Impartiality in Administrative Cases
The Supreme Court rules the Ombudsman cannot intervene in appeals of its own decisions, preserving impartiality in administrative cases.
Judicial Ethics Upholding Impartiality IN THE Face OF Impropriety
Judicial Impartiality When Prior Counsel Relationships Challenge Judicial Objectivity
When a judge's prior counsel relationship raises bias questions, the Supreme Court clarifies what evidence proves partiality in Malabed v. Asis.