Punjab Assembly Passes Anti-Sacrilege Bill 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Bill Name | Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026 |
| Key Provisions | - Life imprisonment for serious acts of sacrilege |
| - Fine up to ₹25 lakh | |
| - Stronger legal framework compared to existing laws | |
| Amended Act | Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2008 |
| Current Status | Passed unanimously by Punjab Assembly, sent to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria for assent |
| Reason for Introduction | Existing laws (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) deemed insufficient; rising concerns over sacrilege incidents |
| Legal Significance | - Zero tolerance towards religious disrespect |
| - Unified political stance (all-party support) |