Justice Yadav likely to appear before Supreme Court Collegium over comments at VHP event

Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who allegedly made controversial statements at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) function, is likely to appear before the Supreme Court Collegium soon to explain his stand on the controversy.

The top court on December 10 took note of news reports over the statements and sought a report from the Allahabad High Court on the entire issue.

“The Supreme Court has taken note of newspaper reports of a speech given by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. The details and particulars have been called from the High Court and the matter is under consideration,” an official statement had said.