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30 June 2026

Akal Takht anti-sacrilege law amendment

The topic highlights issues regarding the legislative process, lack of consultation, and the role of non-state institutions in policy-making, which serves as useful context for questions on legislative accountability and governance.

1 min read Day 1 of 4 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Akal Takht has directed the Punjab government to re-amend the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, within one month.
  • The primary objection raised by the Sikh clergy is that the legislation was passed without consultation with the Akal Takht, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), or the Guru Khalsa Panth.
  • The 2026 amendment was intended to increase penalties for acts of sacrilege against the Guru Granth Sahib.
  • The original legislation, the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, was enacted in 2008.
  • Concerns were raised regarding the legislative process, with reports indicating that many legislators did not review the draft of the amendment before its unanimous passage in the Assembly on April 13.
  • The state government has committed to forwarding the proposed amendments to the Assembly Speaker for further deliberation.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 4 in Akal Takht objections to Punjab anti-sacrilege legislation, which has been running since 30 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of legislative consultation with religious and community institutions in the process of drafting laws concerning sensitive social and cultural issues in India. 150 words
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  2. The efficacy of the legislative process depends on rigorous scrutiny and informed debate. In light of recent concerns regarding the passage of state-level amendments without adequate review, analyze the importance of parliamentary committees and pre-legislative consultation in ensuring the quality and social acceptability of laws. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act was originally enacted in which year?

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