Kirpan Issue

New Zealand: Government could change current Civil Aviation Authority rules to allow kirpans [Video]

World Sikh Organization of Canada assists student barred from wearing Kirpan in LSAT

Sikh students allowed to wear Kipan in Auburn (Washington) school

INDIA: Sikh student prevented from taking part in exam by Rajasthan University because of Kirpan; SGPC warns legal action

India: Sikh professor prevented from attending university function because of Kirpan

US Sikh barred from Jury duty because of Kirpan, Sikhs Demonstrate outside the courthouse

Sikh man prevented from carrying ‘Kirpan’ on Jury Duty by a California court

Italy: Sikh youth fined €23,000 (around Rs.19.6 Lakh) for not removing Kirpan

Houston Sikh woman’s rights possibly violated by ban on Kirpans in IRS building

SGPC rues not allowing Amritdhari Sikh to board a bus at Davis city of California

Sikh Student barred from Amtrak bus over Kirpan

Sikh Coalition creates “Know Your Rights” handout about the New Federal Kirpan Policy in US

WSO Helps Resolve Kirpan Accommodation Issue at Brampton School

World Sikh Organization of Canada helps resolve Kirpan dispute at Toronto Coffee Plant

Kirpan to be accommodated at British Columbia Courthouses

Kirpan Issue

FSO Welcomes Kirpan Decision by UK, Initiative of Pakistan on Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

December 1, 2018

The Federation of Sikh Organizations (UK) has welcomed the decision of British government to allow Sikhs to carry Kirpan without limitations of its size. FSO leaders Bhai Kuldeep Singh Chaheru, Loveshinder Singh Dallewal and Joga Singh said in a written statement that the Kirpan has special significance for the Sikhs and it is good that the government has decided to remove Kirpan from list of offensive weapons.

Sikhs’ Right to Keep Large Kirpan: UK to Amend Bill

November 22, 2018

MPs and Sikh representatives earlier today met with the Home Office Minister, Victoria Atkins responsible for the Offensive Weapons Bill (OWB) to finalise an agreement to legally safeguard the sale, possession and use of large Kirpans.

Sikhs in Canada: WSO Works to Introduce Kirpan Accommodation on BC Ferries

November 15, 2018

The World Sikh Organisation of Canada (WSO) has worked to implement a kirpan accommodation policy with BC Ferries after several Sikh passengers were told they could not wear their kirpans while travelling.

Merlin Group Adopts New Kirpan Policy in United Kingdom: Sikh Council UK

March 11, 2018

Sikh Council UK announced in an update that Merlin Entertainments Group has adopted a policy agreeing to Sikhs wearing Kirpans at its venues in the United Kingdom.

Venue Operator SMG Europe Agrees To Accommodate Sikh Kirpans: Sikh Council UK

December 11, 2017

One of the lead venue management company SMG Europe has adopted a policy agreeing to Sikhs wearing kirpans at their venues in the United Kingdom.

Sikhs Allowed to Wear Small Kirpan on Domestic and International Flights in Canada

November 7, 2017

The Transport Canada has reportedly allowed Sikhs to wear small Kirpan on board on domestic and international flights. The exemption however is not applicable to fight to United States of America (USA).

Reports About Ban on Kirpan by Karnataka Government triggers wave of Concern among Sikhs

September 14, 2017

News reports about Karnataka government imposing ban on carrying Kirpans in Bengaluru have triggered a wave of concern amongst the Sikh organisations.

Kirpan Ban In Australian Schools, DSGMC Appeals Sushma Swaraj To Take Up Matter With Australia

September 5, 2017

Appealing, the Union Minister to urgently take up the matter with Australian authorities, Mr. Sirsa said that DSGMC is representative body of Sikhs and thus is answerable

Model of Kirpan suggested by Italy government disapproved by SGPC Jathedars

July 27, 2017

Giani Gurbachan Singh and other SGPC appointed jathedars held a meeting at Akal Takht Sahib secretariat on Thursday in which the issue of modified model of Kirpan, suggested by the Italy government, was discussed.

Sikh Man Asked To Deboard The Bus In New Zealand For Wearing Kirpan

July 26, 2017

As per the media reports emanating from the island country of New Zealand an Amridhari Sikh man was asked to take off one of his kakkar (article of faith) Kirpan

Maryland Police Apprehends Sikh Youth For Wearing Kirpan In Public

June 13, 2017

As per the media reports emanating from USA a Sikh youth name Harpreet Singh a local residence of Baltimore city in the state of Maryland was

Italian Sikh To Move European Court Of Justice To Challenge Kirpan Ban

May 19, 2017

After the Supreme court of Italy on last Monday last upheld the decision of the lower court to ban Kirpan (Sikh Articale of Faith) from wearing it in

Sikhs Mulling Legal Option Over Right To Wear Kirpan In Public Place, May Move To Karachi Court

May 12, 2017

After having failed to persuade the Pakistan government to allow Sikhs to wear Kirpan in public places, the Sikhs have decided to move court.

Sikh man allowed to wear Kirpan to workplace in England

February 20, 2017

A Sikh man, working at an international telecom firm in the UK, has been given permission to wear kirpan to the workplace after initially being refused.

Sikh Candidate Forced to Remove Kirpan & Kara in Haryana

November 20, 2016

A Sikh youth named Gurpreet Singh was not allowed to take part in an examination with Kirpan and Kara in Haryana.

Edmonton (Canada) High School Allow Sikh Students to Wear Kirpan

October 8, 2016

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has helped Sahib Singh Bains return to high school in Edmonton after he was told his kirpan was a weapon and would not be permitted in class.

Kirpan-carrying Sikhs told to leave store in Canada

September 16, 2016

Two elderly Sikh men were stopped by staff and security at a store in Canada and told they could not enter with their kirpans.

Amritdhari Sikh students asked to remove Kirpan on Yoga Day

June 20, 2016

As per media reports, Amritdhari Sikh students directed by the Chandigarh (U. T.) police to remove and keep their "Kirpans" at home while participating in Indian government sponsored Yoga Day in Chandigarh on June 21.

USA: Criminal Charges dropped against Kirpan-wearing Sikh Teenager

October 11, 2015

Criminal charges against 17-year-old Virender Singh were dismissed by the Criminal Court of the City of New York, County of Queens about a week ago.

Italy government want Akal Takhat to clear Kirpan design

July 3, 2015

Jathedars of five Sikh Takhats are likely to deliberating, in their next meeting, upon the Italian Government’s specific design for the kirpan so it could be worn over one’s clothes. The design has been prepared by the Italian government so that the kirpan.

Ambala Kirpan Issue: High Court stays sessions judge’s order; Next hearing on Aug. 12

May 13, 2015

Acting on a petition moved by an Amritdhari Sikh from Ambala, the Punjab and Haryana High Court yesterday stayed orders of Session court of Ambala regarding removal of Kirpan in court room. It is notable that a Sessions judge of Ambala had refused to record witness of a Sikh who was wearing a 'Kirpan'.

Ambala Sikh Kirpan issue: High court issues notice to Haryana secretary; Next hearing on May 12

May 9, 2015

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has reportedly taken up a petition filed by an Amritdhari Sikh, who was dined to depose as a witness in the court because he was carrying a ‘Kirpan’. The High court took up the petition on Friday (May 09) and issued notice to the Haryana home secretary.

Amritdhari Sikh denied permissions to depose in Ambala sessions court for wearing Kirpan

May 8, 2015

An Amritdhri Sikh named Dilawar Singh has reportedly been denied permissions depose as witness in Ambala Sessions court. Ambala's sessions judge Rajesh Gupta has reportedly passed a written order against Dilawar Singh directing him to remove his 'Kirpan' in order to depose in his court.

Kirpan Issue: Sikhs likely to get limited relief in Italy

April 9, 2015

Sikhs residing in Italy are likely to get some relief on Kirpan issue, as the Italian authorities have reportedly agreed to allow to ‘limited size’ Kirpan at public places.

Ban on kirpans hard to justify [Editorial, NZ Herald/ Bay of Plenty Times]

March 23, 2015

The Supreme Sikh Council says the kirpan is one of five articles of faith to be worn by baptised Sikhs at all times and cannot be removed.

New Zealand: Government could change current Civil Aviation Authority rules to allow kirpans [Video]

March 18, 2015

New Zealand PM John Key has also signalled that the Government could change current Civil Aviation Authority rules to allow kirpans to be taken on flights.

World Sikh Organization of Canada assists student barred from wearing Kirpan in LSAT

January 29, 2015

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has successfully assisted a Sikh student barred from wearing his kirpan into the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).

Sikh students allowed to wear Kipan in Auburn (Washington) school

October 26, 2014

Auburn, Washington: An Auburn School District official said Thursday (Oct. 23) that students and staff of the Sikh faith are permitted to wear ceremonial knives for religious reasons.

INDIA: Sikh student prevented from taking part in exam by Rajasthan University because of Kirpan; SGPC warns legal action

July 31, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab (July 31, 2014): The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has strongly criticized Ganganagar (Rajasthan) based “University of Kota” also called “Kota University” for banning an Amritdhari Sikh student from entrying the examination hall because of his Kirpan.

India: Sikh professor prevented from attending university function because of Kirpan

June 30, 2014

It is learnt that on Saturday (June 28) a Sikh teacher was denied entry to a convocation that was also attended by Indian President Pranab Mukharjee at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya university.

US Sikh barred from Jury duty because of Kirpan, Sikhs Demonstrate outside the courthouse

May 4, 2014

Washington, United States (May 04, 2014): A Sikh in California has been barred from jury duty after he refused to remove the kirpan.

Sikh man prevented from carrying ‘Kirpan’ on Jury Duty by a California court

April 25, 2014

California, United States (April 25, 2014): According to reports in media, an American Sikh man has been denied permission to carry a 'kirpan' while serving on a jury by a California court.

Italy: Sikh youth fined €23,000 (around Rs.19.6 Lakh) for not removing Kirpan

February 25, 2014

Italy (February 25, 2014): As per certain media reports a Sikh youth in Italy has been fined €23,000 (around 19.6 lakh rupees) by a court here for not removing his Kirpan.

Houston Sikh woman’s rights possibly violated by ban on Kirpans in IRS building

November 21, 2013

Houston, US (November 20, 2013): It is learnt that a Houston Sikh woman Kawaljeet Kaur has been fighting for her right to carry Kirpan into a downtown Houston federal building for nearly nine years and it appears now that the law may be on her side.

SGPC rues not allowing Amritdhari Sikh to board a bus at Davis city of California

October 18, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (October 18, 2013): In a statement issued from it’s Amritsar based head office the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) has said that not allowing an Amritdhari Sikh student board a bus at Amtrak in Davis city of US state California was distressing.

Sikh Student barred from Amtrak bus over Kirpan

October 16, 2013

Davis, California (October 16, 2013): As he has for the past two years, UC Davis student Harsimran Singh arrived at the local Amtrak station early Saturday morning to take a bus to Sacramento, where he would then board a train to visit his family in Selma, south of Fresno.

Sikh Coalition creates “Know Your Rights” handout about the New Federal Kirpan Policy in US

October 2, 2013

New York, US (October 02, 2013): The Sikh Coalition has created a “Know Your Rights” document explaining the US federal government’s new policy allowing for greater accommodation of Sikh kirpans in most federal buildings. The federal government implemented this policy on December 10, 2012, and made it public in February of 2013.

WSO Helps Resolve Kirpan Accommodation Issue at Brampton School

September 21, 2013

Brampton (September 20, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada has helped resolve a kirpan accommodation issue at Brampton’s Copeland Public School where a Sikh student in grade three was told he would not be permitted to wear his kirpan during physical education classes.

World Sikh Organization of Canada helps resolve Kirpan dispute at Toronto Coffee Plant

September 13, 2013

Toronto (September 13, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has helped Baldev Singh secure the right to freely wear his kirpan at the Club Coffee plant in Toronto.

Kirpan to be accommodated at British Columbia Courthouses

April 11, 2013

Vancouver (April 11, 2013): According to a recent news release dated April 11, 2013 by the World Sikh Organization of Canada, the organization has worked with the British Columbia Ministry of Justice as well as the BC Sheriff Service to develop accommodation guidelines for the kirpan in BC courthouses. The accommodation will begin to be offered on April 12, 2013.

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