The Anglican Church of India has formally challenged the Punjab government's Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The law, enacted on April 20, 2026, provides stringent penalties, including life imprisonment and fines up to ₹25 lakh (approximately $30,000 USD), for acts of sacrilege against the Guru Granth Sahib. The church's petition, filed by metropolitan bishop Rockes Bernabas Sandhu from Amritsar, argues that the law is unconstitutional as it creates a religion-specific penal regime, offering exclusive protection to the Guru Granth Sahib while neglecting other religious scriptures, such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Quran. This, they claim, violates Articles 14, 15, 25, and 26 of the Constitution, which ensure equality and freedom of religion. The petition emphasizes that the law undermines the principle of secularism by favoring one religion over others, thus disrupting religious harmony. It also requests a stay on the law's implementation until the court hears the case. A similar petition challenging the law is already pending before the high court.