The stubborn and adamant stand of the Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav on his highly derogatory remarks about Muslims portrays the impunity that a man who spreads venomous anti-Muslim rhetoric gets in contemporary India.

Judicial officers are supposed to hold and maintain high integrity and impartiality. How can one expect justice from a man who believes and spreads poisonous views about a particular community?

He has already received applause, appreciation and support from Adityanath for his utterances.

Shekhar Kumar Yadav has written to the Chief Justice, saying he stands by his remarks which, he maintained, did not violate any principle of judicial conduct.

The move of the senior advocates seeking suo motu action by the apex court and CBI enquiry is a welcome step.

The judge who is a black spot on an impartial judiciary should be removed from the post to uphold the dignity and impartiality of the judiciary.

Mohammad Shafi
National Vice President