Rajya Sabha May Initiate Probe Against Allahabad HC Judge Over Alleged Hate Speech

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar may form an inquiry panel to investigate Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court for alleged hate speech.

At a VHP event on December 8, 2024, Justice Yadav reportedly said “the country will run according to the majority” and made remarks against Muslim personal laws.

Opposition MPs submitted an impeachment motion with 55 signatures. The Secretariat is now verifying them, as at least 50 are needed in Rajya Sabha under the Judges Inquiry Act.

The Supreme Court stopped its own inquiry, saying only Parliament can handle this issue. If enough signatures are valid, a formal investigation could start before the Monsoon Session starting in July 21.