Chandigarh, April 20: The Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee has announced its intention to approach the Punjab and Haryana High Court to contest a recent judicial order. The move follows a decision by the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Judicial Commission that invalidated the committee’s latest budget session.
President Jagdish Singh Jhinda affirmed that the committee is seeking legal recourse against what he described as deliberate attempts to stall administrative functions. He declared that certain members have been boycotting meetings to prevent a quorum, only to later challenge the proceedings before the commission.
“Action should have been taken against such members as they first boycott the meetings and then approach the commission,” Jhinda asserted. He maintained that this pattern of behavior has hindered the committee’s ability to make vital decisions for the community.
Amidst the legal dispute, the HSGMC is also advocating for a new anti-sacrilege law in Haryana, mirroring the amendment recently passed in Punjab. Jhinda stated that the proposed law should prescribe rigorous penalties for the desecration of all religious scriptures to prevent future incidents.
The committee declared that the sentiments of the public must be protected through firm government action. Officials noted that the current legal framework requires strengthening to ensure that those involved in such activities face appropriate consequences.
