Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar stated that only Parliament has the power to decide on the removal of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav. His remarks came after 55 opposition MPs submitted a notice seeking the judge’s removal over alleged misconduct. He emphasized that such matters must follow constitutional procedures. The issue has sparked political debate, with legal experts closely watching the developments.
Kapil Sibal submitted an impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, citing a controversial speech on the Uniform Civil Code. Supported by 55 MPs, the motion criticizes Yadav’s remarks about majority rule and derogatory language. The impeachment process will follow constitutional procedures if admitted by the Rajya Sabha.
