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People vs. Mayor Caruncho, Jr., et al. [Separate Opinion, MELENCIO-HERRERA, J.]

[6/10] THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, vs. MAYOR EMILIANO CARUNCHO, JR., ALFONSO CORDOVA, CESAR CORPUZ, JACINTO GONZALES and HON. ERIBERTO ESPIRITU, in his capacity as Judge of the Municipal Court of Pasig, respondents.

G.R. No. L-57804 | 1984-01-23

MELENCIO-HERRERA, J.:

It has taken all of a year and four months to what, I hope, will see the final disposition of this case, notwithstanding periodic reminders for an earlier resolution. It is this delay that has caused me a great deal of concern. It is, to me, a crying example of justice delayed and is by no means "much ado about nothing" * Nor is the question involved "none too important." ** The bone of contention is whether or not a criminal complaint, which is an offense against the State, may be dismissed on the basis of an amicable settlement between the complainant and the accused, who is a public officer.

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