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In re: Albino Cunanan (Petitions for Admission to the Bar of Unsuccessful Candidates of 1946 to 1953) 94 Phil 534

In the Matter of the Petitions for Admission to the Bar of Unsuccessful Candidates of 1946 to 1953; ALBINO CUNANAN, ET AL., petitioners.

Resolution | 1954-03-18

Republic of the Philippines
SUPREME COURT
Manila
 
EN BANC
 
             Resolution             
 
DIOKNO, J.:
 
In recent years few controversial issues have aroused so much public interest and concern as Republic Act No. 972, popularly known as the "Bar Flunkers' Act of 1953." Under the Rules of Court governing admission to the bar, "in order that a candidate (for admission to the Bar) may be deemed to have passed his examinations successfully, he must have obtained a general average of 75 per cent in all subjects, without falling...