In a historic gesture during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the United States, the US government returned 248 stolen antiquities to India, marking the single largest restitution of cultural heritage to the country. Over the years, numerous valuable artefacts have been illegally removed from India, often through theft or smuggling.
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In a historic gesture during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the United States, the US government returned 248 stolen antiquities to India, marking the single largest restitution of cultural heritage to the country. Over the years, numerous valuable artefacts have been illegally removed from India, often through theft or smuggling. The return of these artefacts underscores the growing importance of international law in protecting cultural property. In this light, the legal framework governing the protection and restitution of cultural heritage assumes added significance, focusing on key international conventions and India’s ongoing efforts to recover stolen items.
| Published Date | 29-10-2024 |
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