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Head Note

Constitution of India, 1950  - Article 32.

Public Interest Litigation - Issue of protection of historical objects preserved at different places in the country particularly in various museums - Prayer for a direction for adequate security arrangements and for proper investigation into the incidents of theft and damage to several historical objects and also for making an inventory of available articles for future - Status report submitted on behalf of the concerned from time to time - Assurance from concerned that the concern will be addressed and necessary steps in the matter will be taken - The challenges pointed out by the respondents, who are running and managing museums, in their affidavits that there are space constraints, manpower shortage and lack of other resources need to be looked into by the Ministry of Culture and other concerned authorities and appropriate monitoring mechanism needs to be put in place - Requisite funds have to be allocated so as to ensure safe keeping of the valuable artefacts - Held that in view of assurance of learned Additional Solicitor General and other counsel for the respondents, it may not be necessary to give any specific direction at this stage - The Court expects that the Secretary, Ministry of Culture will review the matter and take such necessary steps as may be identified within one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order - Thereafter, review meetings may be held at least once in every six months to consider further course of action - If any grievance survives, it will be open to any aggrieved person to take legal remedies in accordance with law - With the above observations, the writ petition is disposed of.

Topic(s)-PIL - Protection of Historical Objects