No Talks Without Compliance Report: Akal Takht Panel On Anti-Sacrilege Bill
An expert panel from the Akal Takht has demanded a formal compliance report from the Punjab government regarding religious directives before discussing the proposed anti-sacrilege bill. The panel criticized the government's previous response as non-constructive and evasive.
Why it matters
The tension between religious authorities and the state government over legislative control of religious affairs is a significant point of political friction in Punjab.
The Experts' Panel constituted by Sri Akal Takht Sahib has asked the Punjab Government to first submit a compliance report on the June 29, 2026, directives issued by the Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib before any further discussions on the proposed Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026.The decision was taken at the panel's first meeting, attended by Justice (Retd.) Rupinder Singh Sodhi, Justice (Retd.)
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