Sec 4-Right to Religion-Wearing of Kirpan-ln recognition of the fundamental rights of the Sikhs to wear and carry kirpans as part of the profession of Sikh religion, the Kirpans carried or possessed by Sikhs are exempted from the provisions of Section 4 of the Arms Act, 1959-This exemption applies to all parts of India where Section 4 applies-Thus, no licence is required for a Sikh to wear or carry a kirpan-Constitution of India, 1950, Article 25,;;