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recusal

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recusal n. the act of a judge or prosecutor being removed or voluntarily stepping aside from a legal case due to conflict of interest or other good reason. (See: recuse)



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But the recusal of Justice Raveendran has to some extent frustrated the attempt to dispose of the case quickly.
Rules governing the recusal of judges will be a project in the coming year for the Judicial Administration and Evaluation Committee.
Although the high court did not define the amount of a substantial campaign contribution that would merit recusal, judges should use their best judgment and err on the side of fairness.
 
 
 
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