Why has Punjab introduced a new law on sacrilege?
The Punjab Assembly unanimously passed the 'Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026', aiming to increase penalties for sacrilege of the Guru Granth Sahib. This follows a series of incidents in recent years and previous attempts by various governments to enact harsher laws. The bill proposes life imprisonment for desecration, amending the 2008 law passed under the Shiromani Akali Dal–Bharatiya Janata Party government. The Centre previously rejected similar bills due to concerns about religious equality.
12 APR 2026
— The Hindu
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The Punjab Assembly unanimously passed a new law amending a 2008 law to increase penalties for sacrilege of the Guru Granth Sahib.
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The Punjab Assembly passed a new law increasing penalties for sacrilege of the Guru Granth Sahib, aiming to deter future desecrations.
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