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Punjab Govt Panel to Meet October 6 on Sacrilege Law Amendments, Akal Takht Suggestions
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News18•01-10-2026, 23:46
Punjab Govt Panel to Meet October 6 on Sacrilege Law Amendments, Akal Takht Suggestions
- •The seven-member Coordination Committee, formed by the Punjab government, will meet on October 6 in Chandigarh.
- •The committee will discuss suggestions from Sri Akal Takht Sahib regarding amendments to the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026.
- •The meeting will focus on the legislation's provisions and coordination with Sri Akal Takht Sahib's committee.
- •Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann emphasized preserving core provisions like life imprisonment and heavy fines for Beadbi.
- •The panel includes former Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh, Sant Giani Harnam Singh Khalsa, Sant Baba Sewa Singh Rampur Kheda, retired judges Jaspal Singh and Gurbir Singh, retired IPS officer Jatinder Singh Aulakh, and law officer Preet Inder Paul Singh.
