PRAYAGRAJ, April 16 -- Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, the Allahabad High Court judge, whose remarks against Muslims during a Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) event sparked nationwide outrage, will retire on Wednesday, even as the impeachment proceedings initiated against him remain stalled. He came under the spotlight in December 2024 after delivering a speech at an event organised by the legal cell of the VHP, on the subject of the Uniform Civil Code, where he made several controversial remarks touching upon religion, governance and minority communities. The speech drew sharp criticism for his use of a derogatory slur used against Muslims, and for remarks that contrasted Hindu traditions with Muslim practices, including references to polygamy, triple talaq and animal slaughter. Within days of the speech, efforts began in parliament to initiate impeachment proceedings against him which are pending till date. Since impeachment is a process designed specifically to remove a sitting judge from office, the proceedings cannot continue once the judge retires....