Punjab’s sacrilege Bill to become law as Governor Gulab Chand Katariya gives assent
Indian Express·2d ago·Neutral
What Happened
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Katariya has given assent to the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill 2026, making it law. The Assembly unanimously passed the legislation in a special session on Baisakhi. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann confirmed the development. The Bill proposes stringent punishments for sacrilege involving the Guru Granth Sahib, which Sikhs revere as their eternal Guru.
Key Entities
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand KatariyaBhagwant MannJaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill 2026Guru Granth SahibPunjab Legislative Assembly