Principle One of the principles of natural justice is Nemo judex in causa sua which means that ...........

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Principle: One of the principles of natural justice is Nemo judex in causa sua. which means that no one should be a judge in his own cause. In other words, no person can judge a case in which he has an interest.

Facts: ‘X’, a member of the selection board for a government service, was also a candidate for selection for the same service. ‘X’ did not take part in the deliberations of the board when his name was considered and approved.

Selection of ‘X’ is against the principle of natural justice.

Selection of ‘X’ is not against the principle of natural justice.

Non-selection of ‘X’ will be against the principles of natural justice.

Non-participation of ‘X’ in the board deliberations will render his selection

Explanation:

The process of selection was different for other candidates as contrasted to X as they had to face an extra examiner. Further as examiner X was aware of the process and questions before hand and also of the standard and performance of other candidates. Moreover, the board is likely to be prejudiced, notwithstanding his absence, while awarding marks to another member of the selection board.