G.R. No. 122846 – 596 Phil. 444 – 576 SCRA 416 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Police Power – Not Validly Exercised – Infringement of Private Rights On 3 Dec 1992, then Mayor Lim signed into law Ordinance No. 7774 entitled “An Ordinance prohibiting short time admission […]
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In view of the requirements of due process, equal protection and other applicable constitutional guaranties, however, the exercise of such police power insofar as it may affect the life, liberty or property of any person is subject to judicial inquiry. Where such exercise of police power may be considered as […]
POLICE POWER On the legislative organs of the government, whether national of local, primarily rest the exercise of the police power, which, it cannot be too often emphasized, is the power to prescribe regulations to promote the health, morals, peace, good order, safety and general welfare of the people. Police […]
G.R. No. L-24693 – 127 Phil. 306 – 20 SCRA 849 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Police Power – Due Process Clause On 13 June 1963, the Manila Municipal Board enacted Ord 4760 and the same was approved by then acting mayor Astorga. Ord 4760 sought to […]
G.R. No. L-50908 – 212 Phil. 307 – 127 SCRA 329 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Equal Protection – Distinction Between Heavy and Extra Heavy Cars and Others In 1979, LOI No. 869 was enacted. It banned vehicles classified as Heavy and Extra Heavy from being driven on […]