The Akal Takht, the supreme religious authority of the Sikhs, has formally requested Punjab Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan to address several contentious clauses in the recently passed anti-sacrilege law. This law mandates the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to maintain a digital registry of all copies of the Guru Granth Sahib, which the Takht argues constitutes undue government interference in Sikh affairs. The law includes severe penalties for acts of sacrilege, such as life imprisonment and fines up to ₹25 lakh (approximately $30,000 USD). Despite the objections, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has stated that the legislation enjoys overwhelming support from the Sikh community worldwide and will not be retracted. The Akal Takht's letter outlines concerns over the use of non-traditional terminology, the implications of digital surveillance, and the potential for misuse of the law against Sikh individuals and institutions. It asserts that decisions regarding the Guru Granth Sahib should remain within the purview of the Sikh community, not the government.