"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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