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Why Sikh Religious Leaders Are Alarmed by Aaps Anti Sacrilege Law

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- Punjab Assembly passed 'Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026' in April 2023.
- Law criminalizes sacrilege against Guru Granth Sahib with life imprisonment and fines up to Rs 25 lakh.
- Sikh religious leaders, especially Akal Takht, oppose the law citing infringement on religious autonomy.
- Critics warn the law could lead to harassment and misuse.