Delhi HC dismisses PIL against permission to Sikhs carrying kirpans on domestic flights
The plaintiff had said that he was not questioning the rights of Sikhs but only wanted the stakeholders to examine the issue.
Dec 22, 2022, 11:24 AM IST
Sikh student detained for carrying 'KIRPAN' at US University; BJP leader Sirsa raises questions
"Despite numerous global campaigns to create awareness about Sikh Kakaars, it's disheartening to see the Campus Police at University of North Carolina detain a Sikh youth for his Kirpan. I condemn the discriminatory attitude of University authorities towards Sikh students," Sirsa tweeted.
Sep 26, 2022, 14:46 PM IST
Don't compare Sikh Turban, Kirpan with Hijab, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court said that Sikh Turban and Kirpan should not be compared with Hijab while stressing that "we are in India and want to live like Indians.
Sep 08, 2022, 19:35 PM IST
Sikhs to continue carrying Kirpans on flight, PIL against permission withdrawn
A PIL filed against the permission granted to Sikhs to carry kirpans on flights was withdrawn from the Delhi High Court, petitioner withdraws due to "some pressure" reports IANS.
Aug 22, 2022, 18:34 PM IST
Allow 'Kirpan' on domestic flights for Sikhs arriving in India from abroad, Minority body
National Commission for Minorities urges civil aviation ministry to allow international flights to be treated as a domestic flight once it lands in India so Sikh passengers can carry the 'kirpan,' reports PTI.
May 26, 2022, 10:06 AM IST
BCAS permits Sikh aviation sector employees to carry kirpan within airport premises
“The exception stands for Sikh passengers only and, no stakeholder or its employees at the airport (including Sikh) and working in any terminal, domestic or international, shall be allowed to carry Kirpan in person,” read the BCAS statement.
Mar 14, 2022, 16:17 PM IST
SGPC urges Civil Aviation ministry to withdraw notification barring Sikh employees from wearing Kirpan at Indian airports
SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has termed the notification of the government as an attack on Sikh rights, in which, Sikh employees are barred from wearing Kirpan, one of the five Kakaars (symbols of faith).
Mar 09, 2022, 22:09 PM IST
License for kirpan: Pakistan court order evokes sharp criticism from Sikh community
The Peshawar High Court has directed the Sikhs living in Pakistan to possess a renewable license for wearing kirpan in the court and government departments.
Dec 26, 2021, 14:49 PM IST
Sikhs angry as 'kirpan' gets banned in some Australian schools after stabbing incident
The SGPC are distraught over the banning of Sikhs religious symbol 'kirpan' at government schools in Australia's New South Wales.
May 18, 2021, 22:12 PM IST
Red Chillies Entertainment gets rid of controversial kirpan scene in Shah Rukh Khan starrer Zero
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan led production house Red Chillies Entertainment, in an affidavit filed in Bombay High Court, stated that they have removed all the scenes that showed Shah Rukh Khan's character in Zero holding an 'ornamental sword' or Kirpan in the film, reports ANI.
Dec 19, 2018, 15:34 PM IST
Sikh man arrested, handcuffed in US for carrying kirpan
The kirpan obligates a Sikh to the ideals of generosity, compassion and service to humanity.
Jun 18, 2017, 12:37 PM IST
Italian court rules against Sikh wanting to carry kirpan
The Italian Supreme Court has ruled against a Sikh who wanted to carry a kirpan in public and said that migrants in the Western world must conform to the values of the society they have chosen to settle in.
May 16, 2017, 15:14 PM IST
Sikh carrying Kirpan triggers panic in US mall
Harpreet Singh Khalsa, 33, said he was a victim of racial profiling in Northampton county.
Sep 22, 2016, 22:03 PM IST
