# Punjab’s Sacred Law Sparks Religious Storm | Global News

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Podcast: [Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7448525)
Published: 2026-07-06T08:56:15+00:00
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Punjab’s government has sparked a firestorm by passing a new law criminalizing sacrilege against the Guru Granth Sahib, with stiff prison terms and fines — but the real controversy isn’t the punishment, it’s who gets to decide how the holy scripture is handled. The Akal Takht, Sikhism’s highest religious authority, is furious the state government imposed the law without consultation, calling the administrative provisions a violation of religious autonomy. The law, born from unresolved tensions after deadly 2015 protests, is now a political grenade — with opposition parties accusing the ruling Aam Aadmi Party of rushing it through, while the Chief Minister defends it amid looming elections and his own scandal. The Akal Takht has given the government a month to fix the law — or face a religious and political showdown. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5941385df316e882

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