Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who stirred controversy with his statement at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event, appeared before the Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday to present his side of the issue.
Taking note of media reports on December 10, the top court sought a report from the Allahabad HC on the issue. Justice Yadav was asked to appear before the collegium and explain himself after the controversial statement, sources said.
Headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sannjiv Khanna, the collegium asked Justice Yadav to clarify his position before any any action could be taken against him.
The SC expressed strong disapproval of his speech and called for details from the Allahabad High Court regarding the matter. While directing the Allahabad HC to furnish details over the matter, the SC took cognisance of Justice Yadav’s reported speech.
In its official statement, the apex court noted, “The Supreme Court has taken note of the newspaper reports of a speech given by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. The details and particulars have been called from the HC and the matter is under consideration.”
An anguished SC said the “details and particulars” have been called from the Allahabad HC. “The matter is under consideration,” it added.
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