Whether Judge Vincent Pelet had to recuse himself because he had previously participated in the same case.
Yes. His prior participation in the 30 November 2007 judgment created an appearance of bias under the applicable recusal rules.
A judge may not act in the same matter in another capacity. Even though the former judgment was rendered by the then Administrative Court, Pelet's earlier involvement in that proceeding could objectively raise doubts about impartiality.