Sikhs
Coverage of Sikhs in the Nexus archive.
- Bombay High Court upholds helmet exemption for Sikhs as reasonable classification
The Bombay High Court upheld the helmet exemption for Sikhs, dismissing a law student's petition that claimed the exemption violated Article 14 of the Constitution. The court ruled the exemption constitutes a reasonable classification under the law.
- Video row: BJP demands arrest of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa accused Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of insulting Sikhs and the Akal Takht. The BJP demanded that Punjab police register a case and arrest the Chief Minister.
- Sikhs 'are being attacked every day in Britain since Henry Nowak's killer was jailed'
Sikhs in Britain are reporting daily attacks since the jailing of Henry Nowak's killer. The article highlights concerns over increased violence against the community.
- Nazi salutes, Sikhs abused: Tensions grip UK after Henry Nowak’s murder
Tensions in the UK have risen following the murder of Henry Nowak, with far-right groups rallying despite the victim's father urging against exploiting the tragedy. The incident has been linked to Nazi salutes and abuse directed at Sikhs.
- Murder conviction sparks debate on ceremonial blades carried by some Sikhs
Vickrum Digwa was convicted for the murder of Henry Nowak, with the prosecution stating he carried both a small kirpan and a larger knife. The case has sparked debate about kirpans, ceremonial blades carried by some Sikhs as part of their faith.