Article 21. Grounds for challenging the judge

Civil procedure code of the Republic of Uzbekistan · Date: 22.01.2018 · In force

A judge may not hear the case and shall be subject to challenge if he/she:

1) Participated as a judge during the previous hearing of this case and his/her repeated participation in the hearing of the case is inadmissible in accordance with the requirements of this Code;

2) Is personally, directly or indirectly interested in the outcome of the case or there are other circumstances that call into question his/her objectivity (neutrality) and impartiality;

(3) Participated as a judge of the court of arbitration, prosecutor, expert, specialist, interpreter, court session secretary, witness and/or representative during the previous hearing of the case;

4) Is a relative of the party or other persons participating in the case;

5) Is a relative of the judge included in the panel hearing the case.

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