PolityGS-II· 1 min read
Punjab's First Case Under Anti-Sacrilege Law
Why in news?
Punjab Police registered the first case under a new anti-sacrilege law after torn pages of a religious scripture were found, indicating the state's legislative response to religious sensitivities.
Key points
- The case was registered in Sri Muktsar Sahib district.
- Torn pages of 'Sukhmani Sahib Gutka' were found in a slum area.
- This is the first instance of a case being registered under the recently enacted anti-sacrilege law.
- The law aims to prevent offences relating to desecration of religious scriptures.
Background & context
Punjab has a significant religious population and has witnessed historical tensions related to religious sentiments and sacrilege incidents. The anti-sacrilege law was enacted to address such concerns.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The torn pages belonged to 'Sukhmani Sahib Gutka'.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper 2 (Polity and Governance - state legislation, religious freedom, law and order).