Supreme Court Circular No. 2-86
Supreme Court Circular No. 2-86, issued on March 11, 1986, mandates all judges and justices in the Philippines to continue performing their judicial duties despite the submission of courtesy resignations in response to a presidential call. The circular emphasizes the importance of uninterrupted court operations to ensure the prompt resolution of pending cases. It directs all courts to maintain regular sessions and uphold their responsibilities until further notice. Compliance with this directive is strictly required to preserve the integrity of the judicial process.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Supreme Court Circular No. 2-86
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 11, 1986
SUPREME COURT CIRCULAR NO. 2-86
| TO | : | All Justices of the Intermediate Appellate Court and Sandiganbayan; and All Judges of the Court of Tax Appeals, Regional Trial Courts, Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts in Cities, Municipal Trial Courts, Municipal Circuit Trial Courts and Shari'a Courts |
Reports have been received that some justices and judges have ceased or suspended performing their duties pending action on the courtesy resignations submitted by them in compliance with the call of the President of the Philippines. acd
Courts are expected to continue discharging their judicial functions without interruption and delay in order to ensure the speedy disposition of their pending cases. You are, therefore, directed to continue with your regular sessions and the hearing and adjudication of cases and the proper discharge of your functions, until further notice from this Court. acd
Strict compliance thereof is hereby enjoined.
Manila, March 11, 1986.
(SGD.) CLAUDIO TEEHANKEE Acting Chief Justice
Cite This Law
Supreme Court Circular No. 2-86, Supreme Court Circular No. 2-86, Mar 11, 1986 (Philippines)
Supreme Court Circular No. 2-86, Supreme Court Circular No. 2-86 (Phil. 1986)
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