Controversial Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav Retires Amid Impeachment Notice
‘Those who twisted my speech were at fault, not me': Judge who drew ire for remarks on Muslims retires
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Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, known for his inflammatory remarks against Muslims, retired on Wednesday, claiming his words were misinterpreted. His statements, made in December 2024, sparked outrage and led to an impeachment notice from 55 Opposition MPs, though the matter was never pursued.
- 01Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav retired amidst controversy over his remarks targeting Muslims.
- 02His speech in December 2024 claimed India should align with majority wishes and linked certain Muslim practices to societal issues.
- 03An impeachment notice was filed against him by 55 Opposition MPs, citing judicial ethics violations.
- 04The Supreme Court considered an inquiry but ultimately did not pursue the matter.
- 05Yadav defended his statements during his retirement, blaming misinterpretation for the backlash.
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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.
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The controversy surrounding Justice Yadav's remarks raises concerns about judicial conduct and its implications for communal harmony in India.
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