Punjab Assembly Sacrilege Bill 2026: CM Mann introduces strict law proposing life imprisonment and fine up to ₹25 lakh for sacrilege cases.
The Punjab Legislative Assembly convened a special session on Monday, during which Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann introduced the proposed Punjab Assembly Sacrilege Bill 2026, aimed at strengthening punishment for sacrilege-related offences in the state.
The session saw detailed discussions from legislators representing constituencies linked to the three Takhts, highlighting the urgency of stricter laws.
What is Punjab Assembly Sacrilege Bill 2026?
The proposed Punjab Assembly Sacrilege Bill 2026 seeks to impose stringent punishment, including life imprisonment and fines up to ₹25 lakh, for individuals found guilty of sacrilege against religious scriptures.
Once passed by the Assembly, the Punjab Assembly Sacrilege Bill 2026 will be sent to the Governor for approval and will become law after assent.
Objective of Punjab Assembly Sacrilege Bill 2026
The government stated that the Punjab Assembly Sacrilege Bill 2026 is intended to prevent incidents of sacrilege and ensure strict legal action against offenders.
Earlier, a similar proposal titled the Punjab Prevention of Crimes Against Holy Texts Bill, 2025 was introduced but referred to a Select Committee for further review.
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Legislative process of Punjab Assembly Sacrilege Bill 2026
After approval in the Assembly, the Punjab Assembly Sacrilege Bill will be sent to the Governor for legal examination. Authorities will review whether the bill conflicts with central laws before granting assent.
If no conflict is found, the Governor will approve it, making the Sacrilege Bill enforceable law.
Political reactions on Punjab Assembly Sacrilege Bill
During the debate, AAP MLA Baljinder Kaur called the bill a significant step toward justice for past sacrilege incidents, including 2015 cases.
Former minister Dr. Inderbir Nijjar stated that stricter laws are necessary to prevent accused individuals from getting bail easily, emphasizing the need for stronger enforcement under the Punjab Assembly Sacrilege Bill 2026.
Opposition leader Pratap Singh Bajwa demanded that the Select Committee report be presented in the House and called for extending the Assembly session.
Tribute and condolence motion in Assembly
The House also paid tribute to victims of the Vrindavan boat tragedy, road accident victims in Kangra, former minister Lal Singh, and legendary singer Asha Bhosle.
A condolence motion was moved during the session.
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