Impeachment Motion Against Allahabad HC Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav as He Prepares to Retire
Allahabad HC Justice Facing Impeachment Motion Over Anti-Muslim Remarks To Retire Tomorrow
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Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court is set to retire on April 15 amid a pending impeachment motion due to alleged anti-Muslim remarks made during a speech at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event in 2024. His comments have sparked significant backlash from various political and civil society groups.
- 01Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav is retiring on April 15 amid an impeachment motion.
- 02The motion is due to remarks made at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event in 2024.
- 03His comments on religion and governance have drawn widespread criticism.
- 04Yadav's speech included references to the Uniform Civil Code and minority practices.
- 05He emphasized that India should operate according to the majority's wishes.
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Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court is scheduled to retire on April 15 as he faces a pending impeachment motion over alleged anti-Muslim remarks. The controversy stems from a speech he delivered at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event in 2024, where he discussed topics such as the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and made comments perceived as derogatory towards Muslims. His statements, which included references to practices like multiple marriages and 'triple talaq', have been met with strong criticism from legal professionals, civil society groups, and political leaders. Many have called for accountability, arguing that his conduct is unbecoming of a judge in a constitutional court. Justice Yadav was appointed as an additional judge in December 2019 and became a permanent judge in March 2021.
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The ongoing impeachment process raises concerns about judicial accountability and the implications of a judge's remarks on communal harmony.
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