Allahabad HC judge Yadav defends remarks, denies hate speech

Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav in a letter to Chief Justice Arun Bhansali defending his controversial remarks made on December 8, 2024, at the right-wing Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event in Prayagraj.

His response came a month after the Supreme Court



Collegium called him over his remarks targeting the Muslim community of India at the event organised by VHP leaders.

The SC had directed an inquiry into the divisive statements made by Justice Yadav and ordered the Allahabad High Court to submit a comprehensive report on the incident.