Letters to The Editor — April 30, 2026 - The HinduPublished - April 30, 2026 12:24 am ISTRecusal testThe hearing in the liquor case is an interesting instance of prejudice versus procedure (Editorial page, April 29). Although there is no law explicitly defining the recusal of a judge in a case, it lies within the judge’s discretion to recuse themselves in the interest of visible fairness and the principles of natural justice, notably nemo judex in causa sua (Latin), which means that a judge should not adjudicate a case in which there is a reasonable apprehension of bias. In Ranjit Thakur vs Union of India (1987), the Supreme Court held that the issue is not whether a judge is actually biased, but whether a party has a reasonable apprehension of bias. A significant number of precedents support this principle.Published - April 30, 2026 12:24 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }