Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court lectured on the “Uniform Civil Code: A Constitutional Necessity” at a VHP event. Discussions included the Waqf Board Act and religious conversion. The VHP, founded in 1964, aims to unite and protect the Hindu community. The event highlights judicial engagement in essential societal issues.
Allahabad: Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court, delivered a lecture on the “Uniform Civil Code: A Constitutional Necessity” at an event organized by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) legal cell. The event took place today in the Library Hall on the court premises, beginning at 10:30 AM.
Justice Dinesh Pathak, another sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court, inaugurated the session by lighting the ceremonial lamp, marking the start of discussions on critical legal and societal issues.
The event featured deliberations on several key topics, including:
- The Waqf Board Act
- Religious Conversion – Causes and Potential Solutions
According to the VHP website, the organization, founded in 1964, aims to unite the Hindu community, protect the Hindu religion, and serve society.
The VHP’s engagement with members of the judiciary has drawn significant attention. In September 2024, a social media debate ensued after Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal shared images from a VHP event in Delhi featuring several retired Supreme Court and High Court judges. While a VHP functionary claimed that two sitting Delhi High Court judges also attended the event, the VHP President denied their participation when contacted officially.
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav is known for his remarks on culturally significant issues. In 2021, while denying bail to an individual charged under the Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, he stated that the cow is an integral part of Indian culture and should be declared the national animal.
In another significant order the same year, Justice Yadav remarked that Lord Ram, Lord Krishna, the Ramayana, the Gita, Maharishi Valmiki, and Maharishi Ved Vyas are integral to India’s heritage. He suggested that the Indian Parliament should pass legislation to accord them national honor.
Justice Yadav’s lecture on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) highlights its increasing prominence in India’s legal and social discourse. Advocates for the UCC argue that it is essential to ensure uniformity in personal laws across religions, while critics emphasize the importance of safeguarding cultural diversity.
This event underscores the judiciary’s active engagement in fostering discussions on constitutional and societal issues of national significance.
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