Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Punjab Assembly Committee Discusses Anti-Sacrilege Bill
Imagine a law to protect religious books.
The Punjab Assembly made a special group to talk about this law.
This group, made up of 15 people, is discussing a bill that punishes anyone who damages or disrespects holy books like the Guru Granth Sahib, Bhagavad Gita, Bible, and Quran.
The punishment could be a long time in jail, even for life, and a big fine.
The group will ask people what they think, including religious leaders.
They plan to share their thoughts and recommendations within six months.
The group had its first meeting, and they will meet again next week to continue their work.
A select committee of the Punjab Assembly held its first meeting to discuss an anti-sacrilege bill.
The bill proposes life imprisonment for desecration of religious scriptures.
The committee will seek public opinion on the bill, including input from religious bodies.
The committee aims to submit its report within six months.
The next meeting of the committee is scheduled for Tuesday.
- Who
- A 15-member select committee of the Punjab Assembly
- What
- A select committee of the Punjab Assembly is discussing and seeking public opinion on an anti-sacrilege bill.
- When
- The first meeting was held on Thursday, July 24th.
- Where
- Chandigarh, India
- Why
- To seek public opinion on the anti-sacrilege bill before it is potentially passed.
- Bill Name
- Punjab Prevention of Offences Against Holy Scripture(s) Bill, 2025
- Committee Size
- 15 members
- Committee Chair
- AAP MLA Inderbir Singh Nijjar
- Punishment (Sacrilege)
- 10 years to life imprisonment + Rs 5 to 10 lakh fine
- Punishment (Attempted Offence)
- 3 to 5 years imprisonment + up to Rs 3 lakh fine
- Report Submission Deadline
- Within six months