Activity 1.3 Article Analysis Read the excerpts on the article from Bombo Radio Philippines entitled, "Judge Sinibak ng SC Due to
Wrong Decisions then answer the follow-up questions below.
Judge Sinibak ng SC Due to Wrong Decisions
Revoked of license by the Supreme Court (SC) is a judge in Cotabato City because of the issuance of a
decision in the case of annulment of marriage without conducting a hearing.
in the per curiam decision of the Supreme Court en banc discharged on May 15, 2012, proven guilty of
gross misconduct and dishonesty is Judge Cader Indar Al Haj, presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court
(RTC), Branch 14. Cotabato City and also serve as acting presiding judge of RTC, Branch 15, Sharifi
Aguak, Maguindanao.
Along with its disbarment Indar was removed from the service and also the benefits that he should get from
his retirement except leave credits.
Also stated in the decision was Indar can't work in any office of the government owned including any
government owned and controlled corporations.
According to the court, Indar violated the Canons 1 and 7. as well as Rule 1.01 of the Code of Professional
Responsibility, thus, also removing his name on the role of attorneys.
The penalty of Indar stemmed from a report sent by the LCR of Manila and Quezon City to the Office of
Court Administration (OCA) in relation to the decision's resolutions and orders in the marriage annulment
issued by the same judge.
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Guide Questions:
1. Comment on the article.
2. Site a situation where important decision making is needed.
3. Suggest a procedure on how to make a wise decision.