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Judicial Accountability: Granting Bail Without Due Process Is Gross Ignorance of the Law

A judge's dismissal for granting bail without due process illustrates the high standard of judicial competence and accountability in the Philippines.

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Judge's Erroneous Release of Supersedeas Bond and Rental Deposits in Ejectment Case

A judge who allowed a defendant to withdraw the supersedeas bond and rental deposits pending appeal in an ejectment case was held liable for gross ignorance of the law.

Mar 28, 2003 judicial accountability unjust judgment good faith defense administrative complaint judges philippine law

Judicial Accountability and the Good Faith Defense Against Unjust Judgment Charges

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that judges cannot be held administratively liable for erroneous rulings made in good faith, absent malice or bad faith.