| Legal Principle Justice should not only be done, but also seen to be done. |
| Fact Situation L, an honest Lawyer had 200 shares in Company X. Later, L was elevated to the High Court as a Judge and had to deal with Company matters. A dispute between Company X and its creditors came before L for decision. |
| Which among the following proposition is true? |
A) L, as an honest person will definitely judge the matter on the merits only. So, the principle cannot apply.
B) A judge cannot excuse himself from taking up a case posted before him by the Court Registry.
C) L should refrain from hearing the matter as he holds shares of the Company X.
D) Since, L has only 200 shares be has no substantial interest in the company and hence can decide the matter.
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Sol. As per the Legal Principle, Justice should not only be done, but also seen to be done. Therefore, being a shareholder of the company X, the judge L should refrain from hearing the matter as he holds shares of the company.
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