Plea before Allahabad High Court seeks CM Yogi's removal for backing Justice SK Yadav's speech

A public interest litigation (PIL) petition has been filed before the Allahabad High Court seeking the removal of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for publicly endorsing Justice Shekhar Yadav's recent controversial remarks against Muslims at a Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) event..As per the plea moved by the People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Adityanath's statements undermine the secular fabric of the Indian republic.Speaking at the World Hindu Economic Forum 2024 in Mumbai on December 14, Adityanath had criticized the opposition for seeking Justice Yadav's impeachment."The Hon'ble Judge of the Allahabad High Court made a point, saying that respect for the majority community should naturally exist…If it happens globally, then if someone in India speaks about the interests of the majority community or speaks the truth, how does it become a crime? You must have seen how these people even gave an impeachment notice against the Hon'ble Judge in the Rajya Sabha. These are the ones who call themselves democratic, carry the Constitution in their hands, yet have no shame at all..." the UP CM had said in support of Justice Yadav.He reiterated his support for Justice Yadav's statements on December 16 while speaking in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. The Chief Minister remarked that when a judge speaks the truth, some individuals resort to threatening him..As per PUCL's plea, CM Adityanath's support for Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav constitutes a gross violation of the oath of office, as it undermines his faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India.His remarks are a blatant violation of the Constitution, rendering him liable for dismissal as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, it has bee contended.Advocate Seema Srivastava will appear for PUCL..Justice Yadav had courted controversy after he delivered a speech on December 8 at an event organised by the legal cell of Hindu right-wing organisation Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP).During his lecture on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Justice Yadav made controversial remarks asserting that India will operate according to the wishes of the majority population.The judge made a series of other controversial remarks during his speech, including the use of the term "kathmullah," a derogatory slur against Muslims.He was later summoned by the Supreme Court Collegium and ticked off for his controversial remarks. The Collegium reportedly counselled the judge and asked him to maintain the dignity of office