LEGAL ACUMEN | Should Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav be Removed as a Judge for his Controversial Remarks About Muslims?
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LEGAL ACUMEN | Should Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav be Removed as a Judge for his Controversial Remarks About Muslims?

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 18, 2024 17:49 IST - 8 MINS READ The Allahabad High Court’s sitting judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s remarks targeting Muslims on December 8 at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s legal cell, has stirred up a huge controversy: 55 Members of Parliament submitted a memorandum to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General seeking his removal for hate speech. The Collegium’s role It would seem that the Collegium—a mechanism created by the Supreme Court’s judgment in the second judge’s case to recommend the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court—is perhaps playing an extra-constitutional role in seeking Yadav’s explanation. Justice Yadav’s remarks, and the Supreme Court’s limited scope for intervention to discipline a delinquent judge, suggest a vacuum in the Constitution and the laws for effective remedial steps, as judges like Justice Yadav take impunity for granted. The NJOC was to include a sitting judge of the Supreme Court, a Chief Justice of the High Court, the Attorney General for India, and an “eminent” person to be appointed by the President.

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High Court judge appears before Supreme Court over 'majority' remark: Sources
5 days, 18 hours ago

High Court judge appears before Supreme Court over 'majority' remark: Sources

India Today  

A controversy has erupted following remarks made by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The judge, who reportedly made statements endorsing the Uniform Civil Code and allegedly commented on the Muslim community, appeared before the Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday to clarify his position, sources said. Responding to …

Justice Shekhar Yadav Appears Before Supreme Court Collegium To Put Forth Stand Over Comments Made At VHP Event
6 days, 5 hours ago

Justice Shekhar Yadav Appears Before Supreme Court Collegium To Put Forth Stand Over Comments Made At VHP Event

Live Law  

Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court today appeared before the Supreme Court Collegium led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna to put forth his stand regarding comments he made on December 8 at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event, Live Law has learnt. Sources close to the Allahabad High Court and the Supreme Court told Live Law that the transcript …

What is the procedure for removing judges? | Explained
6 days, 15 hours ago

What is the procedure for removing judges? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Fifty-five MPs of the Rajya Sabha have submitted a motion, for removing Allahabad High Court Judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, to Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Articles 124 and 217 of the Constitution provide that a judge of the Supreme Court/High Court shall be removed by the President, on the grounds of ‘proved misbehaviour’ or ‘incapacity’ …

Supreme Court Collegium summons Allahabad High Court judge over 'majority' remark
1 week ago

Supreme Court Collegium summons Allahabad High Court judge over 'majority' remark

India Today  

The Supreme Court Collegium has summoned Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court to appear in person and explain his remarks that the country should function according to "the majority's wish" at an event earlier this month. In response to media reports on Justice Yadav’s remarks, the Supreme Court on December 10 sought a report from the Allahabad …

Allahabad HC Judge, Under Fire For 'Hate Speech' Called By Supreme Court Collegium: Report
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Allahabad HC Judge, Under Fire For 'Hate Speech' Called By Supreme Court Collegium: Report

ABP News  

The Supreme Court collegium has called Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for a meeting over his controversial remark during an event in Prayagraj this month, reported the Indian Express. On December 10, the apex court took cognisance of Justice Yadav's controversial speech during the event organised by the legal cell of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and sought …

Justice Shekhar Yadav likely to appear before SC Collegium over comments at VHP event
1 week, 1 day ago

Justice Shekhar Yadav likely to appear before SC Collegium over comments at VHP event

New Indian Express  

Apex court sources said the Allahabad High Court judge is likely to be asked to appear and put forth his version as per established practices. At a Vishva Hindu Parishad function on December 8, Justice Yadav said the main aim of the uniform civil code was to promote social harmony, gender equality and secularism. Lawyer and convenor of Campaign for …

Rajya Sabha MPs led by Kapil Sibal submit impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav: The proudly biased secularism of Indian 'liberals'
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Rajya Sabha MPs led by Kapil Sibal submit impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav: The proudly biased secularism of Indian 'liberals'

Op India  

A motion to remove Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav from office was submitted to the Rajya Sabha Secretary-General on 13th December over his allegedly controversial statements. According to the motion, Justice Yadav “engaged in hate speech and incitement to communal disharmony in violation of the Constitution of India” in his speech and lecture at a Vishva Hindu Parishad …

Days After Controversy Over VHP Event Speech, Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Changes Justice Shekhar Yadav's Roster
1 week, 4 days ago

Days After Controversy Over VHP Event Speech, Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Changes Justice Shekhar Yadav's Roster

Live Law  

4 Days after his controversial speech at a public event organised by the legal cell of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court has changed the judicial roster of Justice Shekhar Yadav. This development comes just 2 days after the Supreme Court took note of the reports about the controversial speech given by Justice Yadav, …

Judge's 'majority's say' remark: What law says about high court judges' removal
1 week, 4 days ago

Judge's 'majority's say' remark: What law says about high court judges' removal

India Today  

With INDIA bloc MPs considering moving a motion seeking the removal of Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his controversial remarks at a Vishva Hindu Parishad event, let us look at what the law says about the removal of high court judges. Therefore, a motion needs to be passed by both houses of Parliament for the removal …

Who is Justice Shekhar Yadav? The HC Judge behind the controversial ‘majority rules’ and ‘cow exhales oxygen’ remarks
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1 week, 5 days ago

Who is Justice Shekhar Yadav? The HC Judge behind the controversial ‘majority rules’ and ‘cow exhales oxygen’ remarks

Live Mint  

National Conference leader and Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi will move a notice in the Parliament seeking an impeachment against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over the latter's remarks against Muslims at a VHP event. Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court sparked a row when he said the country would function …

Supreme Court Seeks Report From Allahabad HC Over Judge's Controversial Remark At VHP Event
1 week, 6 days ago

Supreme Court Seeks Report From Allahabad HC Over Judge's Controversial Remark At VHP Event

ABP News  

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance days after an Allahabad High Court triggered a controversy while delivering a speech at a VHP event. Shekhar Kumar Yadav, the Allahabad High Court judge, said that the country will function according to the wishes of the majority in the country and questioned certain practices followed by Muslims. The Supreme Court has …

Supreme Court takes note of High Court judge's controversial remarks at VHP event
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1 week, 6 days ago

Supreme Court takes note of High Court judge's controversial remarks at VHP event

India Today  

The Supreme Court has taken note of a controversial speech given by a judge of the Allahabad High Court at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The development came after Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna received complaints seeking appropriate action against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his speech targeting a particular community. The issue also echoed in …

Supreme Court Stays Criminal Trial In Case Where Allahabad HC Failed To Pronounce Decision After 14 Months Since Reserving Orders
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Supreme Court Stays Criminal Trial In Case Where Allahabad HC Failed To Pronounce Decision After 14 Months Since Reserving Orders

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently stayed criminal trial against an accused, taking into account his grievance that the High Court reserved judgment on his plea for quashing but did not deliver the same despite lapse of 14 months since the orders were reserved. "We do not know the exact reason as to why the learned Judge of the High Court, despite …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024

Live Law  

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High Court Reinstates Civil Judge Expelled for Allegedly Abusive Behavior
1 month, 3 weeks ago

High Court Reinstates Civil Judge Expelled for Allegedly Abusive Behavior

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has reinstated an Additional Civil Judge of Punjab, who was expelled from service in 2015 for allegedly abusing Ahlmad posted in his Court. The Court found that the testimony of the Court staff recorded by the enquiry officer for proving charge was not sufficient to prove that that the judicial officer used abusive and …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up : August 8- August 14, 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up : August 8- August 14, 2022

Live Law  

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Allahabad High Court Weekly Round Up: March 21 To March 27, 2022
2 years, 8 months ago

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round Up: March 21 To March 27, 2022

Live Law  

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SC Collegium recommends elevation of Justice Sanjay Yadav as Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

SC Collegium recommends elevation of Justice Sanjay Yadav as Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court

Firstpost  

Justice Yadav is presently the Acting Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, and had previously worked as the Acting Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court New Delhi: The Supreme Court Collegium Thursday recommended elevation of Justice Sanjay Yadav as the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court. Justice Yadav is presently the Acting Chief justice of the Allahabad …

Justice Sanjay Yadav To Take Charge As Acting Chief Justice Of Allahabad High Court From April 14
3 years, 8 months ago

Justice Sanjay Yadav To Take Charge As Acting Chief Justice Of Allahabad High Court From April 14

Live Law  

The Central Government has appointed Justice Sanjay Yadav, senior-most judge of the Allahabad High Court, as the Acting Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from April 14, 2021. A notification issued by the Law Ministry states, "In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice …

Ex-AP High Court Judge Moves Supreme Court Against HC Order For Probe Into Phone Call Conspiracy Against CJ & SC Judge
4 years ago

Ex-AP High Court Judge Moves Supreme Court Against HC Order For Probe Into Phone Call Conspiracy Against CJ & SC Judge

Live Law  

Retired Andhra Pradesh High Court Judge, Justice V. Eswaraiah. has moved the Supreme Court against a Division Bench order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court which directed an investigation into a an alleged private phone conversation between him and a suspended District Munsif Magistrate of Andhra Pradesh after alleging that the phone call disclosed a "serious conspiracy" against the High. …

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