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HC judge's speech at VHP event stirs row, SC takes note

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Supreme Court is reviewing a controversial speech by Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav, where he allegedly endorsed majoritarian views and made derogatory remarks about a religious minority. The apex court has requested a report from the High Court amidst calls for the judge's impeachment and concerns about judicial impartiality.
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