Punjab Proposes Strict Law Against Desecration of Religious Texts
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In a significant legislative move to protect religious texts and promote communal harmony, the government of India\u2019s Punjab state introduced a new bill on Monday titled the \u201cPunjab Prevention of Offenses Against Religious Texts Act, 2025.\u201d The proposed law, presented to the state assembly (Vidhan Sabha), has attracted widespread public attention and growing calls for harsher penalties for religious offenses.<\/p>\n
If passed, the bill would impose severe punishments on anyone convicted of desecrating sacred scriptures, with prison sentences ranging from a minimum of 10 years to life imprisonment, along with fines up to 1 million rupees. The law would cover major religious texts, including the Quran, Guru Granth Sahib, Bhagavad Gita, and the Bible.<\/p>\n
Opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa has called for more time to review the sensitive legislation and suggested referring it to a select committee for broader consultations. The bill also proposes jail terms of three to five years and fines up to 300,000 rupees for anyone who incites or plans acts of desecration.<\/p>\n
This measure responds to recent protests led by the \u201cSarb Dharam Beadbi Roko Kanoon\u201d campaign, demanding stricter action after a series of incidents raised communal tension. If enacted and approved by India\u2019s president, the law will take immediate effect across Punjab and override conflicting state laws.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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