The Punjab government has introduced a significant legislative step in the state assembly by presenting the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill 2026, aimed at strengthening laws related to the respect and protection of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
During a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Cabinet Minister Harjot Bains discussed key provisions of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill 2026, stating that the bill is designed to ensure strict legal action in cases of sacrilege and related offenses.
The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill 2026 includes comprehensive definitions of all forms of sacrilege, ensuring that no ambiguity remains in identifying offenses against religious sentiments. The government emphasized that this clarity will help in faster and more effective legal proceedings.
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਲਈ ਮਾਨ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਆਈ ਹੈ ਸੋਧ ਬਿਲ !!
ਵਿਧਾਨਸਭਾ ਦੇ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਇਜਲਾਸ ਦੌਰਾਨ ‘ਜਾਗਤ ਜੋਤ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ (ਸੋਧ) ਬਿਲ-2026’ ਤੇ ਬੋਲੇ ਕੈਬਿਨੇਟ ਮੰਤਰੀ @harjotbains
👉 ਬਿਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਬੇਅਦਬੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਸਾਰੀਆਂ ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾਵਾਂ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹਨ
👉 ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਮਾਮਲਿਆਂ ਦੀ DSP… pic.twitter.com/tWOONHSCCL— AAP Punjab (@AAPPunjab) April 13, 2026
Another important provision of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill 2026 states that investigations into such cases will be conducted only by officers of DSP rank or above, ensuring a higher level of accountability and seriousness in handling sensitive matters.
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The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill 2026 also proposes strict punishment for individuals who support or encourage acts of sacrilege, treating them with the same severity as primary offenders. Officials said this step aims to deter any indirect involvement in such incidents.
The Punjab government stated that the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Bill 2026 reflects its commitment to maintaining communal harmony, safeguarding religious sentiments, and ensuring justice in all cases related to disrespect of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.