Talks with govt only after halting Satkar Amendment Act: Akal Takht panel
The Akal Takht Sahib expert panel has asked the state administration to immediately halt the Satkar Amendment Act 2026 and submit a report on past orders.
The expert panel of Sri Akal Takht Sahib has taken a major step regarding the Satkar (Amendment) Act 2026. The panel explicitly stated that the implementation of this new law must be completely halted before any further discussions with the state administration.
This gathering took place in the presence of officiating Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj. The deliberations included retired judges from the legal field, senior advocates, and Sikh scholars. They thoroughly examined the points raised in the letter received from the administration.
The experts have demanded that the details of the work done on the directives issued by the supreme takht on June 29, 2026, be brought forward. According to the panel, until the supreme institution gives the green signal, this amended law should not be implemented on the ground.
The members stated that information regarding the compliance of instructions was sought on August 7, 2026, as well, but no response has been received from the administration yet. They said that halting the implementation of the law will prove how serious and sincere the administration is on this issue.
Key developments
- Expert panel decides to immediately halt the implementation of the Satkar Amendment Act 2026
- Action-taken report on June 29 directives sought before any further talks with the government
- Meeting of legal experts and scholars held in the presence of officiating Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj
- No reply given by the government despite the demand made in August, according to the panel
