Punjab governor gives assent to anti-sacrilege Bill
The Hindu·2d ago·Neutral
What Happened
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria approved the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill 2026 on April 19. The legislation imposes stricter penalties including life imprisonment and fines up to ₹25 lakh for sacrilege against Guru Granth Sahib. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the development.
Key Entities
Gulab Chand KatariaBhagwant MannPunjabGuru Granth SahibJaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill 2026