Anti-Sacrilege Bill Likely to Tabled in Punjab Assembly

AAP vs Congress After Chief Minister Tables Anti-Sacrilege Bill In Punjab Assembly

The Punjab Assembly witnessed uproar today when the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government tabled the anti-sacrilege bill, proposing punishment up to life imprisonment for sacrilegious acts against religious scriptures.

Punjab govt tables anti-sacrilege bill, guilty face punishment that could extend to life imprisonment

This is the third consecutive government in the state to bring forward anti-sacrilege legislation.

Punjab Cabinet approves Anti-Sacrilege Bill proposing life imprisonment for offences against scriptures

The Punjab Cabinet has approved a stringent anti-sacrilege bill proposing life imprisonment for desecrating religious scriptures, along with new regulations to curb illegal mining through crusher unit oversight.

Punjab Assembly tables draft Anti-Sacrilege Bill which mandates strict penalties, including life imprisonment

Under the proposed law in Punjab, any person found guilty of sacrilege of holy books including the Guru Granth Sahib, Bhagavad Gita, Holy Bible, etc, could face imprisonment ranging from 10 years to life.

Anti-sacrilege bill likely to tabled in Punjab Assembly

Punjab Cabinet approves anti-sacrilege bill with life imprisonment, special courts; public opinion sought before enactment.

Punjab News: Beadbi Law Gets Sharper Teeth in Punjab: Cabinet Under CM Bhagwant Mann Approves Life Imprisonment Provision

In a significant move during the Punjab Cabinet meeting held today, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his ministers approved a stringent proposal that could bring life imprisonment as the maximum punishment for acts of sacrilege (beadbi).  The Beadbi Law refers to legislation that criminalizes acts of sacrilege or desecration of religious scriptures and symbols, particularly sacred texts like the Guru Granth Sahib in Punjab. The proposed amendmen…