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Chains Unbroken Safeguarding Rights IN Drug Cases Through Strict Evidence Admissibility
Quorum Quandaries: Questioning Corporate Meeting Legitimacy Beyond Election Contests
When does a challenge to a corporate meeting's validity become an election contest? The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of the 15-day rule.
Relaxation of Procedural Rules Ensures Substantial Justice Prevails Over Technicalities in Certiorari Petition
Supreme Court relaxes procedural rules to resolve merits of case involving memorial lot purchase, affirming RTC decision annulling contract.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Missing Witnesses Can Overturn a Conviction
A Supreme Court ruling shows how failure to secure required witnesses during drug evidence inventory can lead to acquittal.
Resignation vs Constructive Dismissal: What Employees Must Prove in Philippine Labor Law
The Supreme Court clarifies when a resignation is voluntary and when it amounts to constructive dismissal, and who bears the burden of proof.
Chain OF Custody IN Drug Cases Safeguarding Integrity AND Ensuring Reasonable Doubt
Ensuring Integrity in Drug Busts: The Critical Role of Chain of Custody in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to secure required witnesses during inventory, underscoring the chain of custody rule.
Acquittal in Drug Case Highlights Strict Chain of Custody and Witness Rules
Supreme Court acquits drug suspect, stressing strict compliance with chain of custody and required witnesses under RA 9165.
Reasonable Doubt and Illegal Drug Sales: Safeguarding the Constitutional Presumption of Innocence
A look at how the Supreme Court acquitted a drug suspect when police buy-bust procedures and evidence integrity raised reasonable doubt.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Lessons from a Landmark Philippine Supreme Court Ruling
A Supreme Court ruling shows why strict compliance with Section 21, RA 9165 is vital in drug cases. Learn the chain of custody rule.
Non-Payment of Debts and Insubordination in Court Employment: A Cautionary Tale
The Supreme Court explains when a court employee's failure to pay debts and defiance of Court orders can lead to dismissal from service.
Airport Security VS Personal Rights Balancing Safety AND Consent IN Drug Possession Cases
A Supreme Court ruling on buy-bust operations clarifies when police must follow Section 21 of RA 9165 and how procedural lapses can lead to acquittal.
Mandatory Retirement vs. Reappointment Rights in Philippine State Universities
Supreme Court clarifies that mandatory retirement age does not automatically end a valid reappointment term of a state university president.
Double Jeopardy, Forum Shopping, and the Immutability of Judgments in Family Disputes
A Supreme Court ruling on final judgments, forum shopping, and indirect contempt in a family property dispute under RA 9262.
Chain of Custody and Reasonable Doubt: Safeguarding Rights in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect where police breached the chain of custody rule under Section 21, RA 9165, creating reasonable doubt.
Understanding Attorney Negligence Duties and Consequences in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies a lawyer's duty of diligence, when accepting fees creates an attorney-client relationship, and the penalties for neglect.
Malicious Mischief in Property Disputes: What the Supreme Court Said
The Supreme Court clarifies when destroying property in a dispute becomes malicious mischief, and why claims of ownership do not justify taking the law into one's own hands.
Breaking the Chain: Safeguarding Rights in Drug Cases Through Strict Evidence Protocols
A drug conviction reversed because police broke the chain of custody. Learn the strict evidence rules in Philippine drug cases.
Accountability Despite Initial Intent Murder Conviction Upheld Absent Treachery BUT With Weakened Defense Qualifying Circumstance
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Strict Compliance with Section 21 Matters
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to follow Section 21 witness requirements, stressing the need for strict chain of custody compliance.
Reasonable Doubt Prevails Safeguarding Rights IN Drug Cases With Strict Chain OF Custody
Compromised Chain of Custody A Blow to Drug Convictions
Supreme Court acquits drug suspect when inventory lacked DOJ representative, stressing strict chain of custody compliance under RA 9165.
Permanent Disability for Seafarers: Final Assessment and the Limits of the Third Doctor Rule
When a company-designated physician issues only an interim assessment, the third-doctor rule may not apply and the seafarer may be deemed permanently disabled.
Government Procurement and Financial Accountability: Lessons from the Talisay City COA Disallowance Case
The Supreme Court upheld COA disallowances against Talisay City officials for procurement violations, clarifying rules on competitive bidding, budget realignment, and personal liability.