Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s roster at Allahabad High Court is updated, effective December 16, limiting him to first appeals from district court orders filed up to 2010. This change follows controversy over his remarks regarding the Muslim community, prompting calls for his impeachment and reassigning sensitive cases to other justices.
Today (10th Dec): The Supreme Court has taken note of remarks made by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court during a December 8 event organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s legal cell.
The apex court, on its administrative side, has sought details and particulars from the High Court regarding the matter, which is currently under consideration.
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Prashant Bhushan, representing the NGO CJAR, criticized Justice Yadav for his comments at a VHP event, claiming they undermine judicial impartiality and erode public trust. The letter requests an in-house inquiry and highlights concerns about the judge’s remarks targeting Muslims, advocating for the Uniform Civil Code, and violating judicial ethics.
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The Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling in the Gyanvapi case legitimized surveys of disputed religious sites, providing a precedent for similar cases. The decision, permitting the Archaeological Survey of India to investigate the mosque complex, has incited claims over additional contested worship places, leading to escalating tensions and legal disputes across the country.
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Today, On 23rd October, the Allahabad High Court dismissed the Muslim side’s request for separate hearings in the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah dispute, allowing all cases to be heard together. The decision streamlines the legal process, with key issues to be addressed in the next hearing on November 8.
The Gujarat government defended its demolition activities in Gir Somnath before the Supreme Court, asserting the need to remove illegal encroachments on public land. In response to a legal challenge, the government emphasized adherence to legal procedures, while the petitioner accused authorities of targeting Muslim sites unlawfully. The case was adjourned for further review.
The Karnataka High Court criticized BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal for his “half-Pakistani” remark about Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao due to his Muslim wife. Justice M. Nagaprasanna condemned such statements that label an entire community and emphasized the need for restraint while reviewing Yatnal’s petition against a defamation case.
Today, On 4th September, The Muslim community appealed to the Supreme Court against an Allahabad High Court ruling that upheld the maintainability of lawsuits concerning the Shahi Idgah mosque dispute. The case involves legal challenges over the ownership and status of the mosque, which shares proximity with the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura. The upcoming Supreme Court decision will shape the future legal proceedings and negotiations between the involved parties.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav defended ‘bulldozer justice’ as per Constitutional principles, stating no one is above the law. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the practice, advocating for judicial determination of guilt. The controversy stems from alleged anti-Islamic remarks, leading to violent protests and the subsequent demolition of Shahzad Ali’s house.
A court in Ajmer has acquitted six individuals accused of raising provocative slogans against BJP leader Nupur Sharma. The slogans were in response to derogatory comments made by Sharma about the Prophet. This led to Chishti’s arrest as the main accused in July 2022. Following his acquittal, Chishti expressed gratitude, stating, “Justice has been served in my case.”