Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972

The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972 (Act 52 of 1972) is a significant legislation governing the regulation, preservation, protection, and control of antiquities and art treasures in India. This 2026 edition presents the principal Act along with the Antiquities and Art Treasures Rules, 1973, providing a consolidated legal framework relating to cultural property, heritage objects, and art treasures. Published as a Bare Act with Comments, the book serves as a valuable legal reference for understanding the statutory provisions, regulatory requirements, and legal principles applicable to antiquities and culturally significant artifacts. The inclusion of important notifications and landmark judgments enhances its utility for legal research and practical reference.

Key Features

• Complete text of The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972 (Act 52 of 1972)
• Includes The Antiquities and Art Treasures Rules, 1973
• Covers important notifications issued under the legislation
• Contains landmark judgments relevant to antiquities and art treasures law
• Consolidated reference on the regulation of antiquities and cultural property
• Useful compilation of statutory provisions and allied legal materials
• Updated 2026 edition for current legal reference
• Published as a Bare Act with Comments

Target Audience

This book is useful for advocates, judges, legal researchers, cultural heritage professionals, archaeologists, museum administrators, art collectors, art dealers, historians, academicians, government officials, students of law and archaeology, heritage conservation experts, and professionals involved in the preservation, management, documentation, and regulation of antiquities and art treasures. It also serves as an important reference for institutions and individuals dealing with cultural property and heritage-related legal compliance in India.