Recently, Justice Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court delivered an extra-judicial speech that transgressed constitutional boundaries, and the decorum expected of a judge. Amongst other things, the judge expressed strong views on majoritarianism, criticised specific religious practices, and even used pejorative terms for members of a minority community. However, these remarks are merely the tip of... Continue Reading →
Recently, Justice Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court delivered an extra-judicial speech that transgressed constitutional boundaries, and the decorum expected of a judge. Amongst other things, the judge expressed strong views on majoritarianism, criticised specific religious practices, and even used pejorative terms for members of a minority community. However, these remarks are merely the tip of the iceberg, as the speech as a whole raises significant concern that warrant careful reconsideration and action by the authorities responsible for judicial appointments.
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