Sacrilege Controversy

Punjab approves prosecution of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim Singh in 2015 sacrilege cases

On Friday, the Supreme Court lifted a stay by the High Court on proceedings against Singh in three cases related to alleged desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib

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· Oct 22, 2024 · 08:06 pm
Punjab: High Court stays proceedings against three police officers in Kotkapura sacrilege case

The officers had moved court after their names were added to a complaint for an attempt to murder on the recommendations of the Justice Ranjit Singh Commission.

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· Sep 13, 2018 · 07:31 pm
Punjab: Navjot Sidhu releases video of police firing during 2015 protests against alleged sacrilege

The Congress leader said the report of the Justice Ranjit Singh Commission, which probed sacrilege incidents, provides evidence against the Badals.

Scroll Staff
· Sep 06, 2018 · 09:39 pm

Punjab: CBI inquiry in sacrilege cases can be withdrawn and passed on to SIT, says state law officer

Advocate General Atul Nanda’s remarks came days after the Assembly passed a resolution endorsing an investigation by the state police.

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· Aug 30, 2018 · 08:52 pm
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh says police will investigate sacrilege, firing cases

The announcement came after the state Assembly unanimously passed a resolution, by voice vote, to withdraw investigations by the CBI.

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· Aug 29, 2018 · 08:02 am
Punjab Assembly passes bills to make sacrilege punishable with life imprisonment

Meanwhile, the Shiromani Akali Dal walked out of the House in protest against the time it was allotted during a debate on a report on sacrilege incidents.

Scroll Staff
· Aug 28, 2018 · 05:24 pm

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Sacrilege Controversy

Punjab approves prosecution of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim Singh in 2015 sacrilege cases

On Friday, the Supreme Court lifted a stay by the High Court on proceedings against Singh in three cases related to alleged desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib

Scroll Staff · Oct 22, 2024 · 08:06 pm

Punjab: High Court stays proceedings against three police officers in Kotkapura sacrilege case

The officers had moved court after their names were added to a complaint for an attempt to murder on the recommendations of the Justice Ranjit Singh Commission.

Scroll Staff · Sep 13, 2018 · 07:31 pm

Punjab: Navjot Sidhu releases video of police firing during 2015 protests against alleged sacrilege

The Congress leader said the report of the Justice Ranjit Singh Commission, which probed sacrilege incidents, provides evidence against the Badals.

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Punjab: CBI inquiry in sacrilege cases can be withdrawn and passed on to SIT, says state law officer

Advocate General Atul Nanda’s remarks came days after the Assembly passed a resolution endorsing an investigation by the state police.

Scroll Staff · Aug 30, 2018 · 08:52 pm

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh says police will investigate sacrilege, firing cases

The announcement came after the state Assembly unanimously passed a resolution, by voice vote, to withdraw investigations by the CBI.

Scroll Staff · Aug 29, 2018 · 08:02 am

Punjab Assembly passes bills to make sacrilege punishable with life imprisonment

Meanwhile, the Shiromani Akali Dal walked out of the House in protest against the time it was allotted during a debate on a report on sacrilege incidents.

Scroll Staff · Aug 28, 2018 · 05:24 pm

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Nov 17, 2024 · 08:55 am

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Nov 16, 2024 · 03:25 pm

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Nov 10, 2024 · 08:55 am

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Nov 09, 2024 · 03:25 pm

Watch: Crises of belonging and citizenship in Assam

Nov 07, 2024 · 03:30 pm

Punjab cancels Kabaddi World Cup as protests continue

Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal said it would be inappropriate to host the tournament while the state grieves over the desecration of the Sikh holy book.

Scroll Staff · Oct 20, 2015 · 02:25 pm

Punjab remains tense as three arrested for desecration of holy book

Areas around Amritsar's central walled city and the Golden Temple were completely shut down.

Scroll Staff · Oct 20, 2015 · 09:01 am

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