Case Digest (G.R. No. 227911)
Facts:
On September 28, 2007, the University of the Philippines (UP) filed seven formal disciplinary charges before the Student Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) against Ariel Paolo A. Ante and co-accused Marcelino G. Veloso III, Keefe Dela Cruz, and Armand Lorenze V. Sapitan, in connection with the fatal hazing of Chris Anthony Mendez allegedly by the Sigma Rho Fraternity. The charges included participation in hazing activities, abandonment of the victim in hospital, failure to report to authorities, and non-compliance with the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs’ directive to provide information. Ante answered, requested documentary evidence and tribunal member details, and moved to quash the charges on the ground that no valid preliminary inquiry had been conducted “by any member of the SDT” as required under Section 1, Rule III of the UP Revised Rules and Regulations Governing Fraternities, Sororities and Other Student Organizations. SDT denied his requests and omnibus motion on JanuaryCase Digest (G.R. No. 227911)
Facts:
Ariel Paolo A. Ante filed a petition for review on certiorari challenging the Court of Appeals' October 6, 2015 Decision and September 27, 2016 Resolution affirming the validity of disciplinary proceedings initiated by the University of the Philippines Student Disciplinary Tribunal and the University of the Philippines arising from seven formal charges filed September 28, 2007 in connection with the death of Chris Anthony Mendez. Ante had sought production of documents and moved to quash the charges on the ground that the required preliminary inquiry under Section 1, Rule III of the UP Rules was not conducted "by any member of the SDT," the SDT denied relief, the RTC granted certiorari and nullified the SDT proceedings, and the CA reversed, prompting this petition.Issues:
- Was the preliminary inquiry conducted by SDT valid?
- Did SDT prejudge the case against Ante and thereby violate his right to due process?
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