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Feb 28, 2023administrative lawgross neglect of dutymitigating circumstancesrule 140judiciary disciplineclerk of court
Mitigating Circumstances and Gross Neglect of Duty: Reassessing Penalties in Judiciary Misconduct
The Supreme Court modifies dismissal to suspension for a clerk of court guilty of gross neglect, appreciating mitigating circumstances under amended Rule 140.
Apr 22, 2008gratuity benefitsadministrative lawjudgesretirement benefitsr.a. 910forfeiture of benefits
Judicial Benefits: Can Misconduct Outside Judicial Office Disqualify a Judge's Heirs from Gratuity?
A judge's heirs can still receive gratuity benefits despite pre-judiciary misconduct, but only for service rendered before the penalty became final.
Oct 5, 2005judicial clemencyadministrative lawsupreme courtjudiciary misconductretirement benefitscompassion
Compassionate Justice: Evaluating Penalties and Granting Clemency in Judiciary Misconduct Cases
The Supreme Court grants judicial clemency to a dismissed judge, balancing discipline with compassion in administrative cases.