Art and Architecture — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 (AMASR Act)

1958

This Act is the foundational legislation for the protection and preservation of ancient monuments and archaeological sites of national importance in India. It defines what…

Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972

1972

This Act was enacted to regulate the export trade in antiquities and art treasures, to provide for their compulsory acquisition for public purposes, and to prevent smuggling and…

UNESCO World Heritage Convention (India's Ratification)

1977 (Convention adopted 1972)

While not a 'judgment' in the legal sense, India's ratification of the 1972 UNESCO Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage is a landmark…