Recusal of a Judges

Recently, the Delhi High Court heard a recusal plea by the former Chief Minister of Delhi, alleging bias against Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in excise policy case proceedings.

• Recusal refers to the voluntary withdrawal of a judge from hearing a particular case.
• It occurs when the judge identifies a potential conflict of interest, bias, or any circumstance that could affect impartial decision-making.
• The concept is rooted in maintaining the integrity of the judicial process.
• It can be initiated either by the judge themselves or requested by one of the parties involved in the case.
• It upholds the principle of judicial impartiality, which is fundamental to ....