The seven Supreme Court (SC) justices who “unconstitutionally attempted to oust” Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno should inhibit from the quo warranto petition lodged against her, House opposition leader and Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said on Monday. “The seven associate justices who unconstitutionally attempted to oust Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno must recuse themselves or inhibit from the adjudication of the quo warranto petition which is expected to be filed by Solicitor General Jose Calida questioning the validity of Sereno’s appointment,” Lagman said in a statement. However, he did not name the seven justices he was referring to. READ: Sereno ouster by peers rather than Senate ‘an act of kindness’—SolGenADVERTISEMENT“After their conspiracy to unseat Sereno failed, the seven justices succeeded in compelling Sereno to file an indefinite leave, which has no constitutional or legal anchorage,” he added. Aside from the quo warranto case, Sereno is also facing an impending impeachment trial.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 05, 2018 06:33 UTC