Who is Shekhar Kumar Yadav, HC judge whose remark at VHP event triggered uproar

Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav's endorsement of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) at a Vishva Hindu Parishad event sparked controversy and a Supreme Court intervention. Critics, including Prashant Bhushan and Asaduddin Owaisi, questioned the judge's attendance and remarks, raising concerns about impartiality. The Supreme Court has requested a detailed report from the Allahabad High Court regarding the incident.
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