Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a judge of the Allahabad High Court, said that "India will function based on the preferences of the majority of its people." He said that the law works according to the majority's wishes, much like in a family or society, where decisions are made for the welfare and happiness of most people. He made these remarks while speaking about the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) event in Pragyagraj, as reported by LiveLaw.

The Uniform Civil Code aims to create a common set of personal laws for all citizens, irrespective of their religion, gender, or caste. This would cover areas like marriage, divorce, adoption, inheritance, and succession.
The judge, while not specifically mentioning the Muslim community pointed out that practices like having multiple wives, triple talaq (instant divorce), and halal (a practice related to remarriage) were "unacceptable."

The judge added, "If you claim that your law allows such practices, it will not be accepted. You cannot disrespect a woman, who is revered as a goddess in our Shastras and Vedas. You cannot demand the right to have four wives, practice halal, or use triple talaq. You say, 'We have the right to triple talaq and not provide maintenance to women,' but this right will not be accepted. The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is not something only the VHP, RSS, or Hinduism support. The country's Supreme Court also discusses it."

The judge admitted that Hinduism has had social issues, like child marriage and Sati, but mentioned that reformers like Ram Mohan Roy fought to abolish these practices. He also said that while Hindus don’t expect other communities to follow their customs and traditions, they do expect them to respect the culture of the country, its great leaders, and the gods of the land.

The judge said, "In our country, we are taught to never harm even the smallest creatures, like ants, and this lesson becomes a fundamental part of us. This is likely why we are tolerant and compassionate, as we feel the pain of others. However, in your culture, children grow up seeing the slaughter of animals. How can you expect them to develop tolerance and compassion?"

He also expressed his hope for a nationwide Uniform Civil Code, stating that although building the Ram Temple in Ayodhya took time, "the day will soon come when it will be clear that a single country should have one law and one penal code. Those who try to deceive or push their agendas will not last."