Why should judges recuse themselves when they have personal interest in a case?

Correct answer: To maintain impartial justice and trust

Correct answer: A. Recusal means that a judge steps aside from hearing a case when a personal, financial, family, or other relevant connection could reasonably create a concern about bias. Even if the judge believes they can be fair, avoiding a conflict of interest protects the appearance and reality of impartial justice. A is correct because public confidence depends on both a fair decision and a fair-looking process. B is wrong because recusal is not a method for increasing court fees. C is wrong because judges are not stepping aside in order to implement government orders; their duty is to apply the law independently. D is wrong because recusal is unrelated to electoral advantage. The replacement judge or bench can hear the matter according to law. Memory cue: justice must be impartial and must also appear impartial; personal interest can damage both.