The country will run as per the wishes of its majority, an Allahabad High Court judge said at an event organised by Vishwa Hindu Parishad, as per reports.
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav reportedly made the remarks while delivering a lecture on the “Constitutional Necessity of Uniform Civil Code” in the event.
“I have no hesitation in saying that this is Hindustan, this country would function as per the wishes of the bahusankhyak living in Hindustan. This is the Law. You can't say that you are saying this being a High Court Judge. The law, in fact, works according to the majority. Look at it in the context of family or society...Only what benefits the welfare and happiness of the majority will be accepted” he said.
In his speech on Sunday, Yadav said that practices like untouchability, sati and jauhar were abolished within Hinduism, and questioned why the Muslim community still allowed the practice of having multiple wives, Live Law reported.
He further pointed out that while women are revered as goddesses in Hindu scriptures like the Shastras and Vedas, members of a community still claim the right to have multiple wives, engage in Halala, or practice Triple Talaq.
"You can't disrespect a woman who has been recognized as a goddess in our Shastras and Vedas. You can't claim the right to have four wives, perform Halala, or practice Triple Talaq. You say, we have the right to say '#tripletalaq,' and not give maintenance to women. This right will not work. #UCC isn't something that VHP, RSS, or Hinduism advocates. The country's Top Court also talks about it...This is the historic library hall of the court, where so many great personalities have been. I am speaking here, among them... Not just saying. I am taking an oath that this country will definitely bring a single law, and it will bring it very soon", said Yadav.
In his address, he also said that it is not expected for Muslims to get married by taking seven rounds around fire, or to take a dip in the Ganga or apply Chandan. He, however, said that it is expected that they do not disrespect the culture of this country, the great personalities, and the God of this land.
