Coram non judice
Ref: Vitarelli v. Seaton, 359 U.S. 535
Ref: Prithvi Pal Singh v. Union of India, AIR 1982 SC 1413.
It is the essence of a judgment that it is made after due observance of the judicial process; that the Court or Tribunal passing it observes, at least the minimal requirements of natural justice, is composed of impartial persons, acting fairly and without bias and in good faith.
A judgment which is the result of bias or want of impartiality is a nullity and the trial "coram non judice".
Ref: Vitarelli v. Seaton, 359 U.S. 535
Ref: Prithvi Pal Singh v. Union of India, AIR 1982 SC 1413.
