The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday cautioned Allahabad High Court judge Justice SK Yadav for over his recent speech against the Muslim community, ToI reported..The collegium comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Surya Kant, BR Gavai, Hrishikesh Roy and AS Oka reportedly counselled the judge and asked him to maintain the dignity of office, the ToI report said. .Justice Yadav sparked controversy on December 8 after delivering a speech 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.The Supreme Court collegium then proceeded to summon him. The judge appeared before the collegium on Monday evening to explain his position.According to ToI, the judge said the media quoted selectively from his speech to stoke controversy.The collegium was unconvinced with his explanation and asked him to be circumspect about his conduct, both inside and outside the court, and also said that every statement made by a judge must be in sync with the dignity of office so that the faith of people in judiciary remains unaffected..The comments made by the sitting judge has led to demands that he be impeached and judicial work be withdrawn from him in the meantime.Members of Parliament (MPs) led by Kapil Sibal have submitted an impeachment motion to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General.The motion, signed by 55 MPs, is expected to be addressed during the ongoing winter session of the parliament.
The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday cautioned Allahabad High Court judge Justice SK Yadav for over his recent speech against the Muslim community, ToI reported..The collegium comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Surya Kant, BR Gavai, Hrishikesh Roy and AS Oka reportedly counselled the judge and asked him to maintain the dignity of office, the ToI report said. .Justice Yadav sparked controversy on December 8 after delivering a speech 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.The Supreme Court collegium then proceeded to summon him. The judge appeared before the collegium on Monday evening to explain his position.According to ToI, the judge said the media quoted selectively from his speech to stoke controversy.The collegium was unconvinced with his explanation and asked him to be circumspect about his conduct, both inside and outside the court, and also said that every statement made by a judge must be in sync with the dignity of office so that the faith of people in judiciary remains unaffected..The comments made by the sitting judge has led to demands that he be impeached and judicial work be withdrawn from him in the meantime.Members of Parliament (MPs) led by Kapil Sibal have submitted an impeachment motion to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General.The motion, signed by 55 MPs, is expected to be addressed during the ongoing winter session of the parliament.
