Supreme Court seeks report from Allahabad HC Over Justice SK Yadav's remarks on Muslims
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has sought details from the Allahabad High Court following controversial statements made by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav during an event organised by the Vishva Hindu Parishad's legal cell on December 8.
Justice Yadav, addressing the topic of the Uniform Civil Code, asserted that India would function according to the wishes of the majority community, calling it the "law of the land." He further stated that the welfare of the majority population must take precedence.
The remarks included the use of the term "kathmullah," considered a slur, to describe individuals he alleged were harmful to national progress. He also criticised certain practices within the Muslim community, such as animal slaughter during religious ceremonies, claiming it hindered tolerance among children.
Justice Yadav expressed confidence that India would soon enact the Uniform Civil Code, claiming it as a constitutional necessity.
The speech has triggered widespread criticism, with organisations like the Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms (CJAR) filing complaints with the Chief Justice of India. The CJAR demanded an in-house inquiry into the judge's conduct, citing concerns over the judiciary's neutrality and independence.
Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi and Srinagar MP Ruhullah Mehdi condemned the remarks. Mehdi announced plans to move an impeachment motion in Parliament under Article 124(4) of the Constitution, citing Justice Yadav's statements as grounds for removal.
Senior Advocate Rebecca John called the speech an "assault on the Constitution," emphasising that such conduct is unbecoming of a sitting judge. Calls for the withdrawal of Justice Yadav's judicial duties have also surfaced.
The Supreme Court's administrative wing is currently reviewing the matter.
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Biker injured, leopard dies in road accident near forest area in Shivamogga
Shivamogga: A leopard was killed after being hit by a motorcycle near Mandagadde in Thirthahalli taluk of Shivamogga district.
According to reports, the biker was travelling from Shivamogga towards Thirthahalli when the leopard suddenly came onto the road from a nearby forest area near Mandagadde. The rider is said to have lost control of the bike and crashed into the animal.
The leopard suffered severe injuries in the impact and died on the spot. The biker also fell onto the road along with the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries. He was shifted to a hospital in Shivamogga for further treatment.
After receiving information about the incident, forest department officials, including Gajanur RFO Vinay Kumar, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
