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New Delhi. The Supreme Court has taken cognizance of the controversial statement of Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav given in a program of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). The Supreme Court said that this matter is under consideration and a report has been sought from Allahabad High Court for detailed information on it.
Earlier, the Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms (CJAR) had written a letter to the Chief Justice of India complaining about this statement. The letter demands an in-house investigation and also says that Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav be kept away from all judicial work until the investigation is completed.
Supreme Court’s reaction
Taking note of the reports of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s speech published in newspapers, the Supreme Court has sought detailed information in this matter from the Allahabad High Court.
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s statement
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav Prayagraj In Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) In a statement given at an event, he said:
“I have no hesitation in saying that this country will run according to the wishes of the majority of people living in India. The law certainly works according to the interests of the majority. In the context of family and society, only that which is beneficial for the welfare and happiness of the majority will be accepted.”
this statement Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Was given during the discussion. Another judge of Allahabad High Court was present in this program Justice Dinesh Pathak were also present.
Comment on Muslim community
Justice Yadav, commenting on some of the practices of the Muslim community without naming them, said:
“Practices like polygamy, triple talaq and halala are unacceptable. If you say that our personal law allows it, it will not be accepted. You cannot insult a woman who has been given the status of a goddess in our scriptures and Vedas. You cannot ask for the right to have four wives, perform Halala or give triple talaq.”
He further said that women Maintenance The right to refuse cannot be given legal recognition.
Consideration of Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav said that:
“The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is not just an endorsement of any particular organization like VHP, RSS or Hindu religion, but the top court of the country has also emphasized its importance.”
CJAR’s demand and Supreme Court’s action
Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms (CJAR) To the Supreme Court regarding this statement in-house investigation Has demanded. CJAR says that until the investigation is completed, Justice Yadav should be kept away from judicial work. The Supreme Court took this matter seriously Allahabad High Court A detailed report has been sought from.