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Kapil Sibal condemned Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s divisive remarks at a VHP event, arguing that such statements are unfit for a judge. He is rallying political leaders to support an impeachment motion to uphold judicial independence, warning that failure to act would imply support for Yadav’s controversial views on majority rule in India.
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court sparked controversy with remarks suggesting India should align with majority views, referencing the Uniform Civil Code. His speech included derogatory comments about extremists and raised concerns regarding his impartiality. Criticism arose from legal experts about his commitment to constitutional values and judicial independence.
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The Supreme Court Today (Sept 25) is hearing a matter concerning failure of Maharashtra Government. The Maha govt told the Supreme Court on July 15 that it would hand over 4.39 acres of land to the Bombay High Court for constructing a new building by September 10. Earlier bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices BR Gavai and JB Pardiwala was also told that the remaining 30.46 acres would be handed over to the high court within a prescribed time.
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 25) is hearing a suo motu matter concerning controversial remarks made by a Karnataka High Court Judge during court proceedings.The Court on Sept 20 took suo motu cognizance of the video clips containing the controversial comments made by a judge of Karnataka High Court during hearings.
A petition by the Advocates’ Association led the Karnataka High Court to rule against private individuals uploading videos of court proceedings. This decision came after controversial remarks by Justice V. Srishananda went viral. The Supreme Court intervened, requesting a report on the matter. Justice Srishananda later apologized for his comments.
Kangana Ranaut has been summoned by an MP-MLA court in Uttar Pradesh over allegedly incendiary remarks about the 2020-21 farmers’ protests. The Bharatiya Kisan Union filed the complaint, asserting Ranaut labeled protesters violent and criminal. Her court appearance is scheduled for October 25. The BJP has distanced itself from her controversial statements.
Following the viral circulation of two controversial videos of Karnataka High Court judge Justice V Srishananda, the Advocates’ Association of Bengaluru has requested a suspension of live-streaming court proceedings. They urged Chief Justice NV Anjaria to take immediate action to protect the court’s image, advocating for a halt until there is clarity on what can be expressed in open court.
A Varanasi sessions court dismissed a plea seeking an FIR against Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi for making controversial comments linked to the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi Mosque case. The court ruled no cognizable offense was established, rejecting advocate Harishankar Pandey’s claims of the leaders inciting communal tension and hurting Hindu sentiments.
Complaint lodged by a Hindu outfit leader; Sections 299, 302 and 356 (1) of newly-notified BNS has been imposed in the case; next hearing on July 15. A complaint has been filed in Bihar against Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition of Lok Sabha, on July 2 over his recent remark on Hindus in Parliament. Divyanshu Kishore, a Hindu outfit leader, filed the case in the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court of Muzaffarpur.