Life imprisonment for sacrilege: Punjab introduces toughest-ever law to protect Guru Granth Sahib
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Punjab's government tabled the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill on Baisakhi, proposing life imprisonment and fines up to Rs 25 lakh for sacrilege involving Guru Granth Sahib. Minimum penalties include seven years imprisonment and Rs 2-10 lakh fines. The non-bailable offense requires investigation by senior police officers and trial in sessions court. The amendment strengthens protections for Sikh holy scriptures through expanded definitions and new oversight mechanisms.
Key Entities
Punjab GovernmentBhagwant MannGuru Granth SahibJaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill 2026Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak CommitteeBaisakhiHarjot Singh Bains