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 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 jud ge 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 he has no substantial interest in the company and hence can decide the matter.