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    The Supreme Court case of WHO vs Aquino involved whether a judge acted within jurisdiction over a case involving the World Health Organization (WHO). The key issue was whether WHO had sovereign immunity. The Court held that the judge did not have jurisdiction because the executive branch, through the Solicitor General, had recognized WHO's diplomatic immunity. Courts have a duty to accept valid immunity claims over those subject to another sovereign authority based on international agreements.

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    The Supreme Court case of WHO vs Aquino involved whether a judge acted within jurisdiction over a case involving the World Health Organization (WHO). The key issue was whether WHO had sovereign immunity. The Court held that the judge did not have jurisdiction because the executive branch, through the Solicitor General, had recognized WHO's diplomatic immunity. Courts have a duty to accept valid immunity claims over those subject to another sovereign authority based on international agreements.

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    Sovereignty - 9 - WHO vs. Aquino, G.R. No. L-35131 (1972)

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    Case Digest No.

    : 9
    Case Title: WHO vs Aquino
    Citation: G.R. No. L-35131, 1972

    ISSUES:
    Issue #1: ConstiLaw1; Sovereignty
    “Whether  Judge Aquino acted within its jurisdiction.”
    Held: NO. The executive branch of the government, in this case the
    Solicitor General, have recognized and affirmed the diplomatic immunity of the
    petitioner. The duty of the court is to accept the claim of immunity.

    Although the State has the power over persons and property within its
    territory, by agreement, no jurisdiction over: Foreign diplomatic
    representatives, and consuls to a certain degree and such other persons or
    property.

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