5 min read Chandigarh Apr 26, 2026 10:33 AM IST File photo of Guru Granth Sahib saroops. (X/Hardeep Singh Puri) Written by Gurpreet Singh While society understandably demands strong action against sacrilege, especially since respect for the Guru Granth Sahib is central to Sikh life, respect must be protected through wisdom, not fear. The recently introduced sacrilege law raises serious legal, theological, and social concerns. Questions have emerged about its structure, implementation, and possible consequences. In its current form, the law risks creating confusion, fear, and misuse rather than delivering justice. Its timing also raises concerns that it may be shaped by political considerations ahead of the 2027 elections. The law amends the Jaagat Jot Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2008, specifically referring to the Guru Granth Sahib’s saroops, or parts thereof. Earlier attempts in 2016 were rejected for focusing only on one scripture, while a broader 2018 proposal remains pending.…