Punjab Govt constitutes 7-member coordination committee over Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Amendment) Act, 2026

NewsIndia NewsPunjab Govt constitutes 7-member coordination committee over Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Amendment) Act, 2026 Punjab Govt constitutes 7-member coordination committee over Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Amendment) Act, 2026 Punjab Govt constitutes 7-member coordination committee over Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Amendment) Act, 2026 Chandigarh: The Punjab Government on Wednesday constituted a seven-member coordination committee regarding the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Amendment) Act, 2026, in accordance with the directives of Sri Akal Takht Sahib.According to the Punjab Government, the newly formed panel includes former Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib GiRaghbir Singh, Head of Damdami Taksal Sant Giani Harnam Singh Khalsa, Sant Baba Sewa Singh Rampur Khera, retired Justice Jaspal Singh, retired Justice Gurbir Singh, retired IPS officer and PPSC Chairman Jatinder Singh Aulakh, and Law Officer Preet Inder Paul Singh.The state government stated that this committee will maintain continuous coordination with the committee constituted by Sri Akal Takht Sahib.Earlier, on April 20, the Punjab Government notified the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, which aims to provide a framework governing the protection and sanctity of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and penalise acts of sacrilege.Join conversation InsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig Development The notification followed Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria granting his assent to the amendment bill on April 17.

The amended legislation introduces stringent penalties for sacrilege, prescribing imprisonment ranging from 10 years to life along with fines between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 25 lakh for anyone involved in or supporting such acts.

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema declared that the enactment reflects the firm commitment of the Bhagwant Mann government to uphold the supreme honour and dignity of Guru Sahib. (ANI)"Government of Punjab has today notified the Sri Jaagat Jot Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, passed in the recent Punjab Vidhan Sabha session and assented to by the Hon'ble Governor on 17th April.

This reflects the firm commitment of the @BhagwantMann Government to uphold the supreme honour and dignity of Guru Sahib. Those involved in any act of sacrilege or dishonouring Guru Sahib will face the strictest consequences," said Cheema.

(ANI) Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app. ‘Who Will Teach?’: Abhijeet Dipke Flags Teacher Shortage, School Gaps In Tribal Areas UPI MDR Row: Government Rules Out Rollback, 0.4% Merchant Charge Above Rs 2,000 From October 15 Supreme Court Sets Priorities For CJP Protest Probe, Orders Witness Protection And Confidentiality Mathura SP Leader Rajan Rizvi Booked Over Alleged WhatsApp Messages to Woman ‘Unacceptable’: India Summons Islamabad Envoy As Pakistan’s Ship Collides With Indian Naval Unit Gurugram Hit-and-Run: Sia Says ‘Arrest Is Not Enough’, Demands Strict Action ‘Iron Lady’ Sanjukta Parashar Becomes First Woman To Head CRPF’s Elite CoBRA Commando Unit India, US Begin Yudh Abhyas 2026 With 1,200 Troops In Uttarakhand, Focus On High-Altitude Warfare India, US Begin Yudh Abhyas 2026 With 1,200 Troops In Uttarakhand, Focus On High-Altitude Warfare Bengal Govt Transfers IPS Officer Bushra Bano After ‘Assalam Aleikum’ Video Row