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Today, On 10th December, VHP Chief Alok Kumar defended Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Yadav’s controversial remarks supporting majoritarianism and the Uniform Civil Code during a VHP event. Amid criticism, Kumar asserted that the justice’s views reflect democratic principles, emphasizing respect for majority sentiments while reiterating the need for awareness sessions despite potential judicial implications.
CPI(M) Polit Bureau member Brinda Karat on Monday (Dec 9) wrote to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna demanding action against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his comment that the country will function according to the wishes of the majority living here. The All India Lawyers Union also protested against the comments made by Justice Yadav at a meeting organised by the VHP, saying democracy is not majoritarianism or religious majoritarianism and Justice Yadav’s expression and concept of democracy is ‘nothing less than of Hindutva Rashtra’.
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court sparked controversy on Sunday (Dec 8) by participating in an event organized by the VHP-Vishva Hindu Parishad’s legal cell. During the event, he made contentious remarks about the Muslim community and asserted that Hindustan would operate according to the preferences of the majority community.
Today, On 10th May, The Calcutta High Court prohibited discussing Murshidabad’s demographics in relation to the Ram Navami violence, aiming to prevent inflammatory statements and maintain communal harmony. The order, amid tensions, forbids comments on population and religious data to avoid inciting unrest. The court is overseeing an NIA investigation and deferred the hearing until June 13 for a comprehensive report.
The Calcutta High Court deliberated on a unique plea filed by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) regarding the naming and housing of a lioness named ‘SITA’ alongside a lion named ‘Akbar’ at Siliguri Safari Park. The petition raised concerns about religious sentiments of Hindus worldwide. The court postponed the hearing to consider the maintainability of the writ, leaving the issue unresolved for now.
Members of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Bajrang Dal have approached the Calcutta High Court, seeking permission to hold a procession. The petitions, filed by Chandan Kaity, Amit Pramanik, and Debjit Bhar, emphasize that the procession will not involve any arms or weapons. They stated, “No arms or weapons will be carried by […]