Akal Takht, the highest Sikh temporal authority, submits objections to the Punjab government and asks the state to revise its anti-sacrilege law. Multiple outlets report that Akal Takht issues the government a one-month timeframe to amend the legislation, citing concerns that the bill was passed without adequate consultations with stakeholders. The Hindu and Times of India also report that Akal Takht argues some provisions are contrary to Sikh sentiments and says many MLAs acknowledged they had not read the draft before voting on it. News18 and other reports add that Akal Takht directs legislators not to proceed with implementing the law until its objections are examined and addressed. Separately, Times of India states that MLAs agree to the proposed amendment process, indicating support for reviewing changes within the stipulated period. The dispute centers on how the law has been formulated and approved, and Akal Takht’s demand that revisions reflect Sikh religious sentiments and incorporate the authority’s objections before enforcement continues.