SC may question House on impeachment timelines

Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Adolfo Azcuna stated that the Supreme Court could question the House of Representatives for grave abuse of discretion if it fails to comply with constitutionally mandated timelines in impeachment proceedings.

Azcuna, a framer of the 1987 Constitution, emphasized that while the House has the sole power to initiate impeachment, its procedures are still bound by the charter's rules.

He suggested that the Supreme Court can exercise judicial oversight and intervene if the House is found to be non-compliant with the timelines and referrals specified in the Constitution.

The Supreme Court might consider a grave abuse of discretion if these time-bound procedures are not followed.

Azcuna's remarks follow reports of the House's refusal to provide clarifications sought by the Supreme Court regarding the impeachment, including the circulation of the fourth impeachment complaint.