Amritsar, June 29 -- In a significant development that could reshape Punjab's anti-sacrilege legislation, Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Monday gave the Punjab government one month to amend the Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026 in accordance with Sikh sentiments, after summoning Sikh Cabinet ministers and MLAs from across political parties to explain how the law was passed without consulting key Sikh institutions.

The special meeting, held at the Secretariat Sri Akal Takht Sahib, was led by five Singh Sahibs, including the Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and the Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj. Also present were Granthi of Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib, Giani Baljit Singh, Gian...