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    Queto v. Catolico, 31 SCRA 52, 48

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    The document discusses the case of QUETO vs. CATOLICO. The judge summoned petitioners for discussion on nullifying their naturalization without a petition from the solicitor general or a hearing. The Supreme Court ruled that the judge did not have jurisdiction to reopen, review, or declare citizenship null and void without following proper legal procedures, as the jurisdiction of the court must be properly invoked according to the law.

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    The document discusses the case of QUETO vs. CATOLICO. The judge summoned petitioners for discussion on nullifying their naturalization without a petition from the solicitor general or a hearing. The Supreme Court ruled that the judge did not have jurisdiction to reopen, review, or declare citizenship null and void without following proper legal procedures, as the jurisdiction of the court must be properly invoked according to the law.

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    The document discusses the case of QUETO vs. CATOLICO. The judge summoned petitioners for discussion on nullifying their naturalization without a petition from the solicitor general or a hearing. The Supreme Court ruled that the judge did not have jurisdiction to reopen, review, or declare citizenship null and void without following proper legal procedures, as the jurisdiction of the court must be properly invoked according to the law.

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    Queto v. Catolico, 31 SCRA 52, 48

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    Criminal Procedure

    1. QUETO vs. CATOLICO, G.R. Nos. L-25204 and L-25219 January 23, 1970

    Facts:
    The Judge took it upon himself to summon herein petitioners, among many others, for a
    discussion of what to do in connection with the nullity of their naturalization.
    Issue:
    Whether respondent Judge, motu proprio, had jurisdiction to reopen and review, or to
    declare null and void the grant of citizenship to the petitioners.
    Ruling:
    No. The jurisdiction of the court to inquire into and rule upon such infirmities must be
    properly invoked in accordance with the procedure laid down by law.
    In the case, without any petition from the Solicitor General and without hearing,
    respondent Judge in effect nullified all the previous proceedings.

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