Supreme Court.
A bench headed by the country’s chief justice, Justice Sanjeev Khanna, can today hear the issue of the controversial statement of Justice Shekhar Yadav, the judge of the Allahabad High Court. During this period, Justice Yadav will also appear before the collegiate bench and answer questions.
On December 8, Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Yadav made a controversial statement regarding the Muslim community. The Supreme Court had asked Justice Yadav for details of his December 10 statement.
Big decision on Justice Shekhar Yadav
It is believed that a major decision can be taken on Justice Shekhar Yadav, judge of Allahabad High Court, in this Supreme Court collegium meeting. Let us tell you that a committee headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna will look into the matter. At the collegium meeting, a decision can be taken on the further course of the internal investigation. The Supreme Court can also set up a commission of inquiry. Justice Shekhar Yadav will also have to appear before the inquiry committee.
Supreme Court asks High Court for report
Earlier on December 10, the Supreme Court sought a report from the High Court citing media reports on Justice Shekhar Yadav’s statement. According to sources, the purpose of the meeting was for the High Court judges to state their position before the collegium considers any action.
Maulana Madani criticized
Let us tell you that Justice Shekhar Yadav’s statement was strongly criticized by Maulana Mahmood Asad Madani, Chairman of Ulama India Promotion Association. He has said Justice Yadav damaged the credibility of his office. It is sad that a judge who expects a court of justice and fairness is siding with the forces seeking to destroy the country. And he should be the representative of the Constitution.
Statement by Justice Shekhar Yadav
In fact, Justice Shekhar Yadav had participated in a project of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). He said here that the country will be run according to the wishes of the majority. Talking about one particular community, he asked how children can be kind and tolerant when animals are slaughtered in front of them from an early age. Among other things, he described a section of Muslims as fanatics. He said their presence was dangerous to the country.
