Mahesh Kumar
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has publicly defended Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, following widespread criticism of the judge's controversial remarks endorsing majoritarian views and targeting Muslims.
Speaking at a World Hindu Economic Forum event in Mumbai on Saturday (December 14), Adityanath described Justice Yadav’s statements as “truth,” asserting that the judge had committed no wrongdoing by expressing such views.
Justice Yadav, speaking at an event organized by the right-wing Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in the Allahabad High Court library on December 8, made remarks endorsing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and aligning with majoritarian ideologies.
His speech included contentious references to the Muslim community, portraying them as inherently intolerant and violent. The judge also used the derogatory term "kathmulla" while criticizing practices like polygamy and triple talaq, deeming them "fatal" for the nation's progress.
Opposition INDIA Bloc MPs subsequently initiated an impeachment notice against Yadav in both Houses of the Parliament.
Addressing the matter, the UP Chief Minister accused Opposition leaders of attempting to “throttle the Constitution” by seeking Yadav’s removal.
Adityanath also strongly endorsed Yadav’s majoritarian views, stating, “Across the world, the feelings of the majority community are respected. If this is a global norm, then how is it a crime for someone in India to speak for the majority community?”
He defended the VHP, often accused of promoting communal discord, as a “social and cultural organization.”
The Chief Minister argued in favour of a Uniform Civil Code, claiming it would eliminate differences between religious communities.
“India is saying that the disparities between the majority and minority communities should end. A uniform law should apply to everyone,” he said, adding that those opposing this vision were attempting to “suppress the truth.”
Justice Yadav’s speech triggered widespread condemnation, with activists and legal professionals calling for his removal.
On December 10, senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan, convenor of the Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms (CJAR), has written to Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, accusing Yadav of bringing “shame and disrepute” to the judiciary through communal and unconstitutional comments.
Bhushan argued that Yadav’s remarks undermined the rule of law and the impartiality expected from a judge.
The Supreme Court has also taken note of Justice Yadav’s remarks and sought details from the Allahabad High Court. Advocacy group Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms has written to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, urging an in-house inquiry into the matter.
The Bar Association of India has also condemned the statements made by Justice Yadav.
Speaking at a World Hindu Economic Forum event in Mumbai on Saturday (December 14), Adityanath described Justice Yadav’s statements as “truth,” asserting that the judge had committed no wrongdoing by expressing such views.
Justice Yadav, speaking at an event organized by the right-wing Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in the Allahabad High Court library on December 8, made remarks endorsing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and aligning with majoritarian ideologies.
His speech included contentious references to the Muslim community, portraying them as inherently intolerant and violent. The judge also used the derogatory term "kathmulla" while criticizing practices like polygamy and triple talaq, deeming them "fatal" for the nation's progress.
Opposition INDIA Bloc MPs subsequently initiated an impeachment notice against Yadav in both Houses of the Parliament.
Addressing the matter, the UP Chief Minister accused Opposition leaders of attempting to “throttle the Constitution” by seeking Yadav’s removal.
Adityanath also strongly endorsed Yadav’s majoritarian views, stating, “Across the world, the feelings of the majority community are respected. If this is a global norm, then how is it a crime for someone in India to speak for the majority community?”
He defended the VHP, often accused of promoting communal discord, as a “social and cultural organization.”
The Chief Minister argued in favour of a Uniform Civil Code, claiming it would eliminate differences between religious communities.
“India is saying that the disparities between the majority and minority communities should end. A uniform law should apply to everyone,” he said, adding that those opposing this vision were attempting to “suppress the truth.”
Justice Yadav’s speech triggered widespread condemnation, with activists and legal professionals calling for his removal.
On December 10, senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan, convenor of the Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms (CJAR), has written to Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, accusing Yadav of bringing “shame and disrepute” to the judiciary through communal and unconstitutional comments.
Bhushan argued that Yadav’s remarks undermined the rule of law and the impartiality expected from a judge.
The Supreme Court has also taken note of Justice Yadav’s remarks and sought details from the Allahabad High Court. Advocacy group Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms has written to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, urging an in-house inquiry into the matter.
The Bar Association of India has also condemned the statements made by Justice Yadav.
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