Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a judge of the Allahabad High Court, retired on Wednesday after facing significant backlash for his controversial remarks targeting the Muslim community made in December 2024. During a speech at an event organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, he stated that India should operate according to the wishes of the majority and linked practices like triple talaq to societal backwardness. His comments led to widespread outrage and prompted 55 Opposition Members of Parliament to file an impeachment notice against him, citing grave violations of judicial ethics. Although the Supreme Court considered an inquiry into the matter, it was ultimately dropped after the Rajya Sabha asserted its exclusive jurisdiction. In his defense, Yadav claimed that his words were twisted and thanked his supporters for their backing during the controversy, stating, “Those who twisted my speech were at fault, not me.” Despite earlier assurances to apologize, he later reiterated his stance, stating his remarks were misrepresented. The impeachment notice, however, was never formally addressed.