JUSTICE YADAV OF ALLAHABAD HC RECENTLY MADE 'CONTROVERSIAL' REMARKS DURING AN EVENT ON UCC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday took cognisance of reports surrounding controversial remarks made by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad high court during a speech at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event on December 8.

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The remarks, targeting the Muslim community and invoking themes of majority rule and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), sparked a political storm and raised significant questions about judicial impartiality and propriety.

A statement issued by the apex court on Tuesday afternoon confirmed that detailed information regarding the purported remarks made by Justice Yadav had been sought from the Allahabad high court.

"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 administration.