Judges must be free to judge without pressure or influence from external sources or factors. They should not be subject to intimidation or to the fear of civil, criminal or administrative sanctions for acts they do and dispositions they make in the performance of their duties and functions. Voluntary inhibition is primarily a matter of conscience and sound discretion on the part of the judge based on his/her rational and logical assessment of the case. Bare allegations of bias and prejudice are not enough, in the absence of clear and convincing evidence, to overcome the presumption that a judge will undertake his noble role to dispense justice according to law and evidence without fear or favor.
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