By Bar & Bench
The Supreme Court Collegium has summoned Allahabad High Court’s Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for a meeting next week over his recent remarks against the Muslim community, the Indian Express reported.
Justice Yadav sparked controversy on December 8 after delivering a speech at an event organised by the legal cell of Hindu right-wing organisation Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP).
During his lecture on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Justice Yadav made controversial remarks asserting that India will operate according to the wishes of the majority population.
The judge made a series of other controversial remarks during his speech, including the use of the term “kathmullah,” a derogatory slur against Muslims.
Two days later, sources informed Bar & Bench that the top court had taken note of the controversy, with its administrative side calling for details from Allahabad High Court.
The comments made by the sitting judge has led to demands that he be impeached and judicial work be withdrawn from him in the meantime.
The Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms (CJAR) has filed a formal complaint with the Chief Justice of India (CJI) demanding an in-house enquiry against Justice Yadav.
Notably, on December 12, Allahabad High Court announced a major change in the roster of Justice Yadav. Effective December 16, he will only be hearing first appeals – cases arising out of orders passed by district courts, and that too only those filed up to 2010.
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