Question

“The government cannot force Sikhs to wear a helmet while driving two wheelers.” Give a reason.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Explain the reason in favour of the given statement.

Solution:
The Indian government recognises that wearing a pagri (turban) is central to a Sikh’s religious practice and the government allows an exception to the law in the given scenario based on the principle of neutrality, which indicates that the government does not interfere with people's religious beliefs.