CLAT 2018 Question Paper with answer key for online practice

Question : 195 of 200

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Legal Principle: Justice should not only be done, but also seen to be done.
Facts: 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 andits creditors came before L for decision.
Which among the following proposition is true?
Options:

L, as an honest person will definitely judge the matter on the merits only. So, the principle cannot apply.
A jud ge cannot excuse himself from taking up a case posted before him by the Court Registry.
L should refrain from hearing the matter as he holds shares of the Company X.
Since, L has only 200 shares he has no substantial interest in the company and hence can decide the matter.

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