Case Digest (G.R. No. L-10771)
Facts:
- Eduardo M. Peralta was a fourth-year law student at Adamson University during the 1955-56 academic year.
- A verified complaint for immorality was filed against him on November 9, 1955, by Merieta Y. de Sesto.
- The complaint alleged that Peralta had illicit relations with de Sesto, resulting in the birth of a baby boy, and that he failed to marry her despite her demands.
- The Director of Private Schools notified Adamson University about the complaint and requested a postponement of Peralta's graduation.
- An investigation led to a recommendation on April 21, 1956, that Peralta be expelled and denied admission to any other educational institution.
- Peralta's application for graduation was not acted upon due to the pending complaint.
- On June 6, 1956, he requested a certificate of completion of his law studies, which was also denied.
- Peralta subsequently filed a petition for mandamus with the Supreme Court to compel the issuance of the certificate and orders for his graduation.
Issue:
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Ruling:
- The Supreme Court dismissed Peralta's petition for mandamus, deeming it premature.
- The Court stated that no action could be taken until the Secretary of Education rendered a decision on the Director of Private Schoo...(Unlock)
Ratio:
- The Court's ruling was based on the principle that all administrative remedies must be exhausted before seeking judicial intervention.
- It highlighted that the Secretary of Education had not yet acted on the Director's recommendation, indicating that the administrative process was still ongoing.
- The Court referenced established jurisprude...continue reading
Case Digest (G.R. No. L-10771)
Facts:
The case involves Eduardo M. Peralta as the petitioner and Daniel M. Salcedo, the Director of Private Schools, as the respondent. Peralta was a fourth-year law student at Adamson University during the academic year 1955-56. On November 9, 1955, a verified complaint for immorality was filed against him by Merieta Y. de Sesto with the Bureau of Private Education. The complaint alleged that Peralta had engaged in illicit relations with de Sesto, resulting in the birth of a baby boy, and that he had failed to fulfill his promise to marry her despite repeated demands. Following the complaint, the respondent Director of Private Schools notified the president of Adamson University about the charges and requested that Peralta's graduation be postponed until the matter was resolved. An investigation ensued, and on April 21, 1956, the Director submitted a recommendation to the Secretary of Education, stating that Peralta was guilty of the charges and should be expelled from the university, with a recommendation to deny him admission to any other educational institution. At the end of the academic year, Peralta applied for graduation, but his request was not acted upon due to the pending immorality complaint. On June 6, 1956, he sough...