Test of disqualification due to apparent bias

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..... disqualification by apparent bias. The test applicable in all cases of apparent bias, whether concerned with justices, members of inferior tribunals, jurors or with arbitrators, is whether, having regard to the relevant circumstances, there is a real possibility of bias on the part of the relevant member of the tribunal in question, in the sense that he might unfairly regard with favour, or disfa .....

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..... urt in the majority of cases does not inquire whether actual bias exists that the maxim that justice must not only be done but be seen to be done is applied, and the court gives effect to the maxim by examining all the material available and concluding whether there is a real possibility of bias........." JUSTICE P.D. DINAKARAN VERSUS HON'BLE JUDGES INQUIRY COMMITTEE AND OTHERS- 2011 (7) .....

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