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Justice Yadav's Speech At VHP Event: Opposition's Impeachment Motion May Be Rejected, Say Sources
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Of the 55 submitted signatures, eight did not match, three remain unverified, and two were duplicates
The Rajya Sabha Secretariat is likely to reject the impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav on technical grounds, senior government sources told News18.
Opposition leaders submitted the motion, accusing Justice Yadav of hate speech at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event. However, of the 55 submitted signatures, eight did not match, three remain unverified, and two were duplicates.
Despite repeated requests from the Rajya Sabha Chairman for verification, opposition leaders have not addressed these discrepancies.
The government informed the Supreme Court that the matter falls under Parliament's jurisdiction, as it concerns judicial conduct, not a serious allegation such as corruption.
Sources also told News18 that if those members willing to sign were to resubmit the motion in the prescribed format, the Rajya Sabha Chairman could consider it.
Rules stipulate a minimum of 50 signatures for such a petition. Once correctly submitted, the chairman is obliged to form a three-member committee to examine the charges. This committee would comprise a sitting Supreme Court or High Court judge, a distinguished jurist, and a legal expert.
On December 8 last year, Justice Yadav made remarks targeting the Muslim community at a VHP event in Prayagraj. These comments sparked widespread protests from opposition leaders, who questioned the impartiality of the judicial system.
Parliament is also expected to address an impeachment motion against Justice Verma in the upcoming monsoon session. The government has initiated discussions with opposition leaders to secure support for this matter.
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June 10, 2025, 12:27 IST
