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10 December 2024 11:16:53

India will run as per majority’s wish : Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, Allahabad HC

Yadav’s statement on Uniform Civil Code

Prayagraj (UP) – Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court, said he had no hesitation in saying that ‘Hindustan would run as per the wishes of the majority people living in the country’. He made this statement while speaking regarding the Uniform Civil Code. ‘This is the law. The law, in fact, works according to the majority. Look at it in the context of family or society. Only what benefits the welfare and happiness of the majority will be accepted’, Justice Yadav said, adding that the country will operate in the interest of Hindus.

He was speaking at an event organised by the legal wing of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in the library hall of Allahabad High Court for lawyers and VHP activists regarding the Uniform Civil Code. Justice Dinesh Pathak inaugurated the event.

Key points presented by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav :

1. Uniform Civil Code will be enacted soon

I assure you that you will soon see the Uniform Civil Code being passed. The day is not far when it will be clear that if there is one country, there will be one law. Those who try to deceive will not last long.

2. No right for a man to have four wives

If you say that our personal law allows this, it will not be accepted. Women will receive maintenance. A wife is not allowed to marry multiple men, while a man is allowed to have four wives. This is discriminatory and goes against the Constitution.

3. Women cannot be disrespected

You can’t disrespect a woman who has been recognised as a goddess in our Shastras and Vedas. You can’t claim the right to have four wives, perform halala (a practice where a woman has to marry another man and consummate this marriage before remarrying her first husband after divorce), or practice triple talaq. You say, ‘we have the right to triple talaq and not give maintenance to women’. But this right will not work.

4. The then Union Government had changed the law in the Shah Bano case

The Supreme Court had also accepted Shah Bano’s right to maintenance, but the then Union Government bowed to certain groups and had to bring in a new law against the Supreme Court’s order for maintenance.

5. Every religion must abolish bad practices

The UCC isn’t something that the VHP, RSS, or Hinduism advocate. The country’s top court also talks about it. Hindu society has freed itself from bad practices like the Sati system and child marriage. There is nothing wrong in admitting mistakes and correcting them. What I am speaking applies to all religions. Every religion must distance itself from bad practices. If they don’t, the country will bring a uniform law for all citizens.

6. Hindus are tolerant, while others are intolerant

In our country, from childhood, we are taught to respect all living beings, even small animals, and not to harm them. This teaching becomes a part of our character. Hence, we may become more tolerant and compassionate when we experience others’ pain. However, this does not happen in every culture. In some cultures, children grow up watching animals being killed, making it difficult to expect tolerance and compassion from them.

7. He who considers India as mother and is ready to sacrifice his life for her protection, is a Hindu

Being a Hindu is not limited to taking a dip in the Ganges or applying sandalwood paste. A Hindu is someone who considers this land as their mother and is ready to sacrifice their life for the nation in times of crisis. Even if someone believes in the Quran or Bible, they are a Hindu. Swami Vivekananda believed that only Hindus could say this.

8. Muslims should not disrespect Hindu culture

When you (Muslims) marry, we do not expect you to do nuptials around the fire, nor do we expect you to take a dip in the Ganges. But we do expect you to respect the country’s culture, its Deities, and great leaders.

9. Hindus should not consider themselves cowards

Though Hindus are non-violent and compassionate, they should not consider themselves cowards. They must educate their children about the country, their religious practices, and their great personalities. They should be taught this.

10. …then it will not take long for India to become Bangladesh or Taliban !

Once the value of ‘Ek Hai Toh Safe Hai’ (If we are united, we will remain safe) is ingrained, no one will be able to harm us. If this spirit is suppressed, it won’t take long for India to become like Bangladesh or the Taliban. There is a need to spread the message to strengthen the people.

Shameful for a sitting judge to participate in the event organised by a Hindu organisation : Advocate Indira Jaising

Senior advocate Indira Jaising criticised Justice Shekhar Yadav, through a post on X (formerly Twitter) which reads, ‘What a shame for a sitting judge to actively participate in an event Organised by a Hindu organization on its political agenda (sic)’. (There is no doubt that the judge’s statement, made within the framework of the law, has upset some people. They should keep in mind that their days are over now. – Editor)

Justice Yadav had earlier suggested declaring cow as the national animal

In 2021, Justice Yadav suggested that cows should be declared the national animal. He said, ‘The cow is the only animal that inhales and exhales oxygen. The protection of cows should be included in the fundamental rights of Hindus’. He made this statement while denying bail to a Muslim man accused of cow slaughter in Sambhal.

In 2021, in another ruling, Justice Yadav had suggested that the national honour should be given to Hindu Deities’ scriptures through legislation in Parliament.

Editorial Perspective

This is the first time in India’s history that a sitting judge has made such statements. This signals a changing era. While such statements could have been made within the framework of law, no one had dared to speak due to the fear created in the minds of Hindus. However, now they have begun to speak !

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