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Nemo judex in causa sua (IPA: [ˈne.mo ˈju.dɛks in ˈkau̯.sa ˈsua]; also written as nemo [est] judex in sua causa, in propria causa, in re sua or in parte sua) is a Latin brocard that translates as "no one is judge in their own case". Originating from Roman law, it was crystallized into a phrase by Edward Coke in the 17th century and is now ...
Nemo judex in causa sua (IPA:[ˈne.mo ˈju.dɛks in ˈkau̯.sa ˈsua]; also written as nemo [est] judex in sua causa, in propria causa, in re sua or in parte sua) is a Latin brocard that translates as "no one is judge in their own case".
Nemo iudex in causa sua Latin for “no one should be a judge in their own cause”. It is one of the cardinal rules of natural justice that no one should act as a judge a case in which they have a personal (vested) interest.
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Legal maxims are well-established legal ideas which are usually expressed in Latin form to guide courts around the world in applying the laws in a fair and equitable manner to resolve matters before them. “NEMO JUDEX IN CAUSA SUA” is one of the widely used legal maxims whose literal meaning is ‘no one should be a judge in his own case’. Its origin ...
Before delving into the interpretation of the legal maxim ‘NEMO JUDEX IN CAUSA SUA,’ it is critical to understand the foundational element of it, that is Natural Justice.
“Nemo judex in causa sua” is a principle of natural justice and if violated it leads to the violation of the right to equality as well. All the countries across the globe have a judicial system that administers justice and has an influence on the lives of its residents and India is no exception. The world’s longest constitution of India is committe...
Dec 28, 2023 · The principle of nemo judex in causa sua, that no one should be a judge in their own cause, has had profound implications for legal and judicial conduct. One of the most seminal cases establishing this principle in common law is the English case of R v Sussex Justices, ex parte McCarthy in 1924.
Aug 27, 2020 · Doctrine of nemo judex in causa sua and the Rule against Bias. The first principle of natural justice is nemo judex in causa sua i.e. rule against bias. That ensures that the decision-maker needs to remain fair and unbiased. This prejudice disqualifies a individual as a judge from two principles: (1) In its own right, nobody should be a judge;
Oct 7, 2024 · “Nobody should be the judge in his (own) case.”A doctrine according to which the decision of a person vitally interested in the outcome of an authoritative decision, including a pronouncement about the legality of his own act or conduct, lacks prescriptive value and cannot bind others.
