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Punjab Anti-Sacrilege Law 2026
April 22 , 2026
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- Punjab Governor gave assent to the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
- The Bill was passed unanimously in the Punjab Legislative Assembly on 13 April 2026.
- It makes sacrilege (beadbi) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib a punishable offence under a stricter legal framework.
- It provides punishment, including life imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹25 lakh for such offences.
- The law strengthens the earlier Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2008.
- It aims to deter sacrilege incidents and ensure the protection of the religious sanctity of Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
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