Akal Takht vs Punjab govt: How Nehru-Tara Singh pact set a precedent in legislating Sikh affairs
The Sri Akal Takht Sahib challenged the Punjab government's new anti-sacrilege law, claiming it violated the 1959 Nehru-Tara Singh Pact, which set a precedent for Sikh affairs legislation. The apex Sikh body has issued a one-month ultimatum for amendments, asserting that it was not consulted prior to the law's passage. This dispute has reignited discussions about the balance of power between the Akal Takht and the state government.