Practice question
An unresolved disqualification case remains before the proper forum. The candidate receives the highest votes but has not yet been proclaimed. The complainant moves to suspend proclamation and the evidence of guilt is strong. Which power does Section 6 of RA 6646 recognize during the continuing proceeding?
- Automatic declaration that every opponent is elected.
- A duty to dismiss solely because voting is complete.
- A power to rewrite every qualification through the canvass.
- A ban on considering any motion after polling.
- The court or Commission may order suspension of proclamation upon the stated motion and strong-evidence condition.
Legal references
- RA 6646, Section 6, effect of disqualification cases: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1988/ra_6646_1988.html
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