The recent remarks by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event have ignited a storm of criticism and concern. By stating that the decisions of the majority community will prevail in the country, Justice Yadav has not only violated the constitutional ethos but also undermined the dignity of the judiciary. His oath of office commits him to uphold the Constitution in letter and spirit — not to cater to the whims of any particular community, let alone the so-called “majority”.

Justice Yadav’s comments, implying an incompatibility between communities based on cultural and dietary practices, betray a........

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