Allahabad HC Judge, Who Triggered Row With Speech At VHP Event, Wanted Cow As 'National Animal'
1 week, 6 days ago

Allahabad HC Judge, Who Triggered Row With Speech At VHP Event, Wanted Cow As 'National Animal'

ABP News  

The Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who voiced support for the proposal of the Uniform Civil Code at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event, had earlier advocated for making cow protection a fundamental right for Hindus. According to a report by Times of India, Justice Yadav and Justice Dinesh Pathak were two invitees to the provincial convention of VHP's legal cell held in Kashi. UCC Seeks To Promote Social Harmony, Gender Equality, And Secularism: Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav Justice Yadav said in the gathering in Allahabad that the UCC seeks to promote social harmony, gender equality, and secularism by replacing varied personal laws with a uniform legal framework for all communities. In September 2021, Justice Yadav sparked debate by calling for the cow to be declared India's national animal, arguing that harm to cultural and religious beliefs weakens the nation.

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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 …

From Believing 'Cow Exhales Oxygen' To Praising PM : A Look At Justice Shekhar Yadav's Controversial Remarks
1 week, 6 days ago

From Believing 'Cow Exhales Oxygen' To Praising PM : A Look At Justice Shekhar Yadav's Controversial Remarks

Live Law  

Sitting Allahabad High Court Judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, on Sunday, courted a major controversy with his remarks made at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. From declaring that he was "taking an oath" that the Uniform Civil Code would soon be implemented in the country, to recounting the 'sacrifices' made by 'our ancestors' to see Rama Lalla …

Allahabad HC asks Centre to ban cow slaughter in country
1 year, 9 months ago

Allahabad HC asks Centre to ban cow slaughter in country

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow : The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has sought a decision from the Centre to declare cows as a 'protected national animal' and also enact an appropriate law to ban cow slaughter in the country. "Hope Centre will take a decision to ban cow slaughter, declare cows 'protected national animal', Allahabad High Court said. The Lucknow bench of …

Religion Is Born Out Of Cow; Problems On Earth Will Be Solved The Day Cow Slaughter Is Stopped: Gujarat Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Religion Is Born Out Of Cow; Problems On Earth Will Be Solved The Day Cow Slaughter Is Stopped: Gujarat Court

Live Law  

While sentencing a 22-year-old man to life imprisonment for illegally transporting cattle from the state of Maharashtra, a Court in Gujarat's Tapi District recently said that all problems of the earth will be solved and the well-being of the earth will be established the day no drop of blood of cow drops on the earth. Further, stressing upon the importance …

"Whose Fundamental Rights Affected?": Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea To Declare Cow As National Animal Of India
2 years, 2 months ago

"Whose Fundamental Rights Affected?": Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea To Declare Cow As National Animal Of India

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India on Monday refused to entertain a petition seeking to declare cows as the National Animal of India. A Bench of Justices S K Kaul and Abhay Shreeniwas Oka allowed the petitioners to withdraw the plea after a request to that effect was made at the end of the hearing today. "Is it the job of …

‘Cow Exhales Oxygen' & Other Controversial Judicial Remarks Of 2021
3 years ago

‘Cow Exhales Oxygen' & Other Controversial Judicial Remarks Of 2021

Live Law  

In 2021, there were certain bizarre and astonishing remarks made by judges, which created widespread public controversies. Madras High Court comes down heavily on Election Commission of India @ECISVEEP for allowing political rallies during #COVID Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee goes to the extent of saying "Election Commission officers should be booked on murder charges probably".#ElectionCommission pic.twitter.com/AZBAbV7yi4 — Live Law April …

Scientists Believe Cow Is The Only Animal That Inhales & Exhales Oxygen; No Fundamental Right To Eat Cow-Beef : Allahabad High Court
3 years, 3 months ago

Scientists Believe Cow Is The Only Animal That Inhales & Exhales Oxygen; No Fundamental Right To Eat Cow-Beef : Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court yesterday observed that Cow should be given the status of National Animal in light of the fact that "Cow is part and parcel of the culture of India" and that eating/consuming Cow-beef can't be considered to be a fundamental right of any person. Significantly, the Bench of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, in its bail order written …

Cow Should Be Declared National Animal, Punish Those Who Harm It, Says Allahabad HC
3 years, 3 months ago

Cow Should Be Declared National Animal, Punish Those Who Harm It, Says Allahabad HC

News 18  

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday said Parliament should make a law declaring cow a national animal and to punish those who harm it. The government should bring a Bill in Parliament and declare cow as the national animal and make strict laws against those who talk about harming the animal, the court said. The court said cow should be …

Cow Should Be Declared National Animal; Cow Protection Be Made Fundamental Right Of Hindus : Allahabad High Court
3 years, 3 months ago

Cow Should Be Declared National Animal; Cow Protection Be Made Fundamental Right Of Hindus : Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

Observing that cow should be declared as national animal and cow protection should be kept as a fundamental right of Hindus the Allahabad High Court denied bail to one Javed who has been accused of slaughtering a cow. The Court also made the following significant observations: Fundamental Right is not only the prerogative of beef eaters, rather, those who worship …

Cow should be given fundamental rights, declared national animal: Allahabad HC
3 years, 3 months ago

Cow should be given fundamental rights, declared national animal: Allahabad HC

India Today  

Cow is part of India's culture, should be given fundamental rights and declared national animal, the Allahabad High Court observed on Wednesday while denying bail to a person charged under the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act. "The work of cow protection is not only of one religious sect, but cow is the culture of India and the work …

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