Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh

SGPC PIL in Punjab and Haryana High Court seeks guidelines for allowing kirpan in exam halls

"What is the use of a knife in an examination hall? ... If there is a clash between religious sentiments and the security of the State, which prevails?" Chief Justice Nagu asked.

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07 Aug 2025, 12:12 pm

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday issued notice to the Union government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking uniform guidelines for allowing Sikh students to carry kirpan inside the examination centers.

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Punjab and Haryana High Court

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