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Brother Mariano "Mike" Z. Velarde vs Social Justice Society (SJS)

Brother MARIANO "MIKE" Z. VELARDE, petitioner, vs. SOCIAL JUSTICE SOCIETY, respondent.

G.R. No. 159357 | 2004-04-28

EN BANC
D E C I S I O N 

PANGANIBAN, J.: 

A decision that does not conform to the form and substance required by the Constitution and the law is void and deemed legally inexistent. To be valid, decisions should comply with the form, the procedure and the substantive requirements laid out in the Constitution, the Rules of Court and relevant circulars/orders of the Supreme Court. For the guidance of the bench and the bar, the Court hereby discusses these forms, procedures and requirements. 

The Case 

Before us is a Petition for Review[1] under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court, assailing the June 12, 2003 Decision[2] and July 29,...