Question

Choose the correct option based on the statements given:
Statement (1): ‘Nemo judex in causa sua’ means to hear the other party or no one should be condemned unheard.
Statement (2): 'Audi alteram partem’ means no one should be made a judge in his own cause and the rule against bias.

• A. Only (1) is true
• B. Only (2) is true
• C. Both (1) and (2) are true
• D. Both (1) and (2) are false

Hint:

- \textbf{Nemo judex in causa sua} = No one should judge their own case.
- \textbf{Audi alteram partem} = Everyone has the right to be heard.
These are principles of natural justice.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understand the legal maxims
- “Nemo judex in causa sua” means "no one should be a judge in his own cause." It reflects the principle against bias in justice.
- “Audi alteram partem” means "hear the other side" or "no one should be condemned unheard." It reflects the right to a fair hearing.
Step 2: Analyze statements
- Statement (1) confuses the meaning of “nemo judex in causa sua” with that of “audi alteram partem.” Hence, it is false.
- Statement (2) reverses the correct meaning too, attributing the rule against bias to “audi alteram partem.” Hence, false.