Case Summary (G.R. No. 184948)
Procedural Background
The Petitioners assailed the Joint Orders issued by the Department of Justice on September 29, 2008, which denied their motions for postponement and motion to remand in four Inquest Cases. The Supreme Court previously dismissed the petition for certiorari due to the lack of merit and failure to comply with procedural requirements, particularly regarding the statement of material dates and submission of legible duplicate documents.
Judicial Discretion and Extraordinary Remedies
The Court reiterated that a petition for certiorari is considered an extraordinary remedy that demands strict compliance with procedural rules. The failure to adhere to these rules may not be dismissed as mere technicalities, and the decision to grant or deny a petition for certiorari rests solely within the discretion of the court.
Hierarchy of Courts and Jurisdiction
The Court emphasized the principle of the hierarchy of courts, stating that petitioners failed to seek relief from the appropriate appellate court, effectively bypassing the Court of Appeals. The essential function of the Supreme Court as a court of last resort requires that lower courts must be approached first, except in cases where special reasons warrant direct recourse to the Supreme Court.
Rationalization of the Decision and Legal Standards
In this instance, the Court found that the issues raised by the Petitioners pertained to matters within the normal scope of an appeal and were not subjects amenable to resolution via an extraordinary writ. The jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals to review decisions made by the Se
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Case Overview
- This case involves the Motion for Reconsideration filed by petitioners Cong. Glenn A. Chong, Mr. Charles Chong, and Mr. Romeo Arribe.
- The Motion sought to challenge a resolution dated November 17, 2008, which dismissed their petition for certiorari, with a prayer for a preliminary injunction and restraining order.
- The petition was originally filed against the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Joint Orders dated September 29, 2008, which denied the petitioners' motions for postponement and remand in various inquest cases.
Legal Basis and Procedural Background
- The petition for certiorari was filed under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court.
- The dismissal was based on multiple grounds:
- Lack of merit in the arguments presented.
- Failure to state material dates regarding the receipt of the assailed orders, which is a requirement under Section 4, Rule 65 and Section 3, Rule 46.
- Absence of legible duplicate original or certified true copies of the orders, violating procedural rules in Section 1, Rule 65 and Section 3, Rule 46 in conjunction with Section 2, Rule 56.