Sep 05, 2019
The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act ails India's tangible heritage; is the 2017 draft bill constructive?
In India, the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972, was formulated at a time when there was a need for it — the reserves of certain museums in Britain continued to swell, while the country struggled to protect its own fabled jewels and antiquities. Therefore, the act was based on protectionism. However, it is no longer serving its purpose.