Who is Shekhar Kumar Yadav, HC judge whose remark at VHP event triggered uproar

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Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav's endorsement of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) at a Vishva Hindu Parishad event sparked controversy and a Supreme Court intervention. Critics, including Prashant Bhushan and Asaduddin Owaisi, questioned the judge's attendance and remarks, raising concerns about impartiality. The...

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Shekhar Kumar Yadav

Judge at the Allahabad High Court
The opposition is initiating a motion in the Rajya Sabha to remove Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over controversial comments on a uniform civil code and..
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Supreme Court is reviewing a controversial speech by Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav, where he allegedly endorsed majoritarian views and made..
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SC has sought report from the Allahabad high court concerning a speech delivered by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav at a VHP event. Justice Yadav endorsed the..
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Supreme Court of the United States

Highest court of jurisdiction in the US
Citizens, including prominent figures, have filed applications supporting the Places of Worship Act in the Supreme Court, emphasizing its role in safeguarding..
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The top court said Section 498 (A) cannot be used as a "tool to unleash personal vendetta".
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National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah urged the central government to reinstate Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, citing a promise made before the Supreme..
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Maharashtra's opposition INDIA bloc will challenge the recent assembly election results in the Supreme Court, alleging EVM manipulation. Following a meeting with..
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Vishva Hindu Parishad

Hindu nationalist organisation
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, an Allahabad High Court judge who recently endorsed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) at a VHP event, previously advocated for cow..
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AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Allahabad high court Judge Shekhar Yadav for attending a VHP event, questioning his impartiality. Owaisi highlighted..
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Uniform Civil Code

Proposition for uniform codified personal law in India that is not respect to religion

Prashant Bhushan

Indian activist, lawyer and politician
The central government defended its food security program before the Supreme Court, arguing against extending Covid-era free rations while acknowledging support..
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Asaduddin Owaisi

Indian politician
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's remarks linking the Sambhal violence to events in Bangladesh. Owaisi called the..
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Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav's endorsement of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) at a Vishva Hindu Parishad event sparked controversy and a Supreme...
2 days ago • IndiaTimes

SC has sought report from the Allahabad high court concerning a speech delivered by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav at a VHP event. Justice Yadav endorsed the...
2 days ago • IndiaTimes

Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, an Allahabad High Court judge who recently endorsed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) at a VHP event, previously advocated for cow...
2 days ago • IndiaTimes

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