The Punjab government has enacted the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, aimed at imposing stricter penalties for sacrilege against the Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib. This law follows the 2015 Bargari sacrilege incidents that sparked widespread outrage and unrest across Punjab. While some members of the Sikh community, including Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, celebrate the legislation as a necessary deterrent, others express serious concerns. Critics, including Sikh leader Baba Sarabjot Singh Bedi and former SGPC general secretary Kiranjot Kaur, argue that the law could create fear among Sikhs regarding their religious practices and may be misused for personal vendettas due to its lack of accountability measures. Justice (retd) RS Sodhi cautioned that existing laws already address acts that insult religious sentiments, questioning the need for a separate law for the Guru Granth Sahib. The Sikh community remains divided on the issue, with some factions supporting the law as a means of protection, while others see it as a threat to their faith and autonomy.