The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, convened a meeting on Tuesday (December 17) with Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court to address his recent remarks at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event.

According to a report by The Indian Express, sources suggest that the Supreme Court Collegium conveyed to Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav that his remarks were “avoidable.”

The details of the 30-minute meeting remain undisclosed. Meanwhile, all eyes are on the Rajya Sabha Chairman, who is tasked with deciding whether to admit the Opposition’s impeachment motion against Justice Yadav, citing allegations of “hate speech” and “incitement to communal disharmony.”

Justice Yadav’s remarks, delivered at a December 8 event organized by the VHP’s legal cell within the Allahabad High Court premises, have drawn widespread criticism.

In his speech, he targeted Muslims and framed the debate over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as a conflict between Hindu and Muslim practices.

Addressing concerns raised by Muslim groups about the UCC conflicting with Shariyat, Justice Yadav argued that Hinduism had addressed its societal flaws, citing reforms in practices like untouchability, sati, and female infanticide.

Justice Yadav asserted that India should function according to the “majority's wishes,” referencing the Hindu community.

“This is Hindustan and the country will run according to the majority who live in Hindustan. Law will operate on the will of the majority. If you look at families or the society, the will of the majority prevails,” he said, stressing on majoritarianism.

He also used the derogatory term “kathmulla” to describe a section of Muslims, criticizing practices like polygamy and triple talaq as “fatal” to the nation.

Justice Yadav’s remarks provoked sharp criticism from Opposition parties.

In a letter to CJI Khanna, CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat argued that such prejudiced statements undermined judicial impartiality.

“No litigant can hope for justice in a court in which a member holds such a biased, prejudiced, publicly expressed opinion against the minority community and in favour of a majoritarian approach,” Karat wrote.

The Opposition has since filed a notice in the Rajya Sabha, seeking an impeachment motion against Justice Yadav.

The Chairman must now decide whether to admit or reject the notice.

Justice Yadav’s comments have reignited debates about judicial neutrality and accountability.

Critics argue that such statements erode public trust in the judiciary, particularly regarding cases involving minority communities.