A six-member delegation of Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha handed over a motion seeking impeachment of Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, to secretary general of the upper house on Friday (December 13, 2024) morning, accusing him of engaging in “hate speech” and “incitement to communal disharmony” in violation of the Constitution.



wikipedia

Hindustan Times

New Delhi

Delhi

India

Allahabad HC judge Justice Shekhar Yadav likely to face SC collegium over remarks at VHP event

The notice for moving an impeachment motion was signed by 55 Opposition MPs, including Kapil Sibal, Vivek Tankha, Digvijaya Singh, John Brittas, Manoj Kumar Jha and Saket Gokhale

Media Bias/Fact Check

The Hindu

The Hindu Group

Opposition submits notice seeking Allahabad HC Judge’s impeachment

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday hit out at the Opposition for initiating impeachment notices against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Allahabad High Court's Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, saying "whoever speaks the truth" is threatened in this way. Speaking at the World Hindu Economic Forum 2024, he also accused the Congress of practicing double standards. "Whoever speaks the truth, these people will pressurise hi…

NDTV

Independent Media

Gautam Adani

"Those Who Speak Truth...": Yogi Adityanath On High Court Judge's Remarks

Videos of Justice Yadav speaking on provocative issues, including his purported remark on “law working according to majority” were circulated on social media

All Sides

HT Media

On December 10, the apex court had reportedly taken note of Justice Yadav’s controversial speech at an event organised by the legal cell of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and sought “details” from the High Court.

Indian Express

Viveck Goenka

Under fire for ‘hate speech,’ HC judge is called by SC Collegium for meeting

A group of opposition lawmakers initiated a move to impeach Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over his controversial remarks on the Uniform Civil Code and majority rule.

India Today

Living Media

Opposition MPs move to impeach High Court judge over 'majority's say' remark

An impeachment motion has been presented in the Rajya Sabha against Justice Shekhar Yadav of Allahabad High Court, who said that the country will be run by the majority.... Opposition MPs have demanded the removal of Justice Shekhar Yadav

देश तो बहुसंख्यकों से चलेगा कहने वाले इलाहाबाद हाईकोर्ट के जस्टिस शेखर यादव के खिलाफ राज्यसभा में  महाभियोग प्रस्ताव पेश किया गया है....  विपक्षी सांसदों ने जस्टिस शेखर यादव को हटाने की मांग की है

जज शेखर यादव के खिलाफ विपक्षी सांसदों ने पेश किया महाभियोग प्रस्ताव

आज तक

Opposition MPs presented impeachment motion against Judge Shekhar Yadav

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY.  His remarks came after Rajya Sabha MP and SCBA President Kapil Sibal earlier today submitted an impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav.  India News | Ex-SCBA Chief Rebuts Kapil Sibal's Impeachment Motion Against Allahabad HC Judge.

Latestly

Ex-SCBA Chief Rebuts Kapil Sibal's Impeachment Motion Against Allahabad HC Judge

Opposition MPs have initiated impeachment proceedings against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav for alleged hate speech and incitement of communal disharmony at a VHP event.  A notice, signed by 55 MPs, accuses Justice Yadav of targeting minorities and violating the Constitution by publicly expressing views on political matters like the uniform civil code.

The Economic Times

Sahu Jain family

Impeachment motion moved in Rajya Sabha against HC judge

Mumbai: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has hit out at the Opposition for initiating impeachment notices against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep ...

Mathrubhumi

M. P. Veerendra Kumar

Kerala

Yogi Adityanath criticises Opposition for impeachment notice against Dhankhar, Shekhar Kumar Yadav

The motion sought that Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav be impeached for ‘hate speech and incitement to communal disharmony’.

Opposition submits notice seeking Allahabad HC Judge’s impeachment

Coverage Details

Give the gift of Perspective

Bias Distribution

Ownership

Similar News Topics

Similar News Topics