Senior lawyers of the Supreme Court seek action against Justice Shekhar Yadav

13 senior lawyers write a letter to the Chief Justice demanding action

Prayagraj (UP) – Thirteen senior advocates from the Supreme Court have written a letter to Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, demanding a case be registered against Justice Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court. The letter refers to a controversial statement made by Justice Yadav last year about Muslims. On 8th December 2024, Justice Yadav had made a statement during Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s event related to the Uniform Civil Code, saying, ‘The country will run according to the majority of people living in India; the law works based on the strength of the majority’.

‘Issue directives to register a case against Justice Shekhar Yadav!’ – 13 advocates of the Supreme Court write a letter to the Chief Justice!

This shows that speaking the truth in India has become a crime, and even advocates are involved in the same! #SanjeevKhanna… https://t.co/ewRJEukVOC pic.twitter.com/2hgUnvvmS8

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) January 19, 2025

Editorial Perspective

This incident highlights that telling the truth in India has become a crime, and even lawyers are involved in it.