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21/08/2026

SC EN BANC: RTC JUDGE FINED 3-MONTH SALARY FOR DELAYS; FAILURE TO DECIDE CASES WITHIN PERIOD VIOLATES CONSTITUTION

The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc found a Regional Trial Court judge administratively liable for undue delay in rendering decisions, emphasizing that the constitutional right to a speedy disposition of cases demands strict compliance with the 90-day period for deciding cases. The Court held that failure to resolve cases and pending incidents within the prescribed period constitutes gross inefficiency and a violation of judicial duties.

READ: [https://dlsurf.com//delay-in-deciding-cases-violates-constitution-warrants-sanction]

04/08/2026
05/07/2026

Today's by Fr. Jerry M. Orbos, SVD (Jul. 5, 2026).

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