If previous conduct of Judge creates likelihood of bias, he should recuse from hearing of Case
Supreme Court has settled law on this Subject many times. (2011 -13- SCALE 352)
The law is well settled that a person who tries a cause should be able to deal with the matter placed before him objectively, fairly and impartially. No one can act in a judicial capacity if his previous conduct gives ground for believing that he cannot act with an open mind or impartiality.
The broad principle evolved by Supreme Court is that a person trying a case must be above suspicion of unfairness and bias.
Haresh Raichura
10/7/13