'Have taken note': SC on controversial speech of Allahabad High Court judge
The Statesman|December 11, 2024
The Supreme Court has taken note of the media reports and sought "details and particulars" of the controversial speech made by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of Allahabad High Court at a function on 8 December organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) wherein he had advocated majoritarian rule and used objectionable language to describe a minority community.
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'Have taken note': SC on controversial speech of Allahabad High Court judge

"The Supreme Court has taken note of the newspaper reports of a speech given by Mr Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. The details and particulars have been called from the High Court and the matter is under consideration", said a statement issued by the Supreme Court.

The controversial speech made by Justice Yadav (photo), has evoked a strong reaction in the legal fraternity with Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms, Bar Association of India, and others including SCBA President Kapil Sibal condemning it and terming it contrary to the Constitution and its values.

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