55 Rajya Sabha MPs Submit Impeachment Motion Against Allahabad HC Judge Over Controversial Remarks

Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav faces allegations of hate speech and bias after comments about majority rule and minorities at a VHP event.

The impeachment motion, led by Kapil Sibal and signed by over 55 MPs, accuses Justice Yadav of violating constitutional principles and judicial ethics.
Justice Yadav's remarks at a VHP event included statements endorsing majority rule and derogatory comments about minorities, sparking widespread criticism.
The motion claims Justice Yadav's actions undermine judicial impartiality and breach the Restatement of Values of Judicial Life, a code of conduct for judges.
The Supreme Court has requested details from the Allahabad High Court regarding Justice Yadav's controversial speech.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath defended Yadav, framing the impeachment effort as an attack on 'truth' and calling for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code.