Paintings of Hindu gods by ‘Picasso of India’ seized for being ‘offensive’ - Gallery which exhibited legendary artist MF Husain’s works hits out at ‘unfounded allegations’ ...

India has grown over-sensitive about religion. Art and all other activities of life become secondary when aggressive religious sentiments are aroused, resulting in anger and hatred ...

The court ruling came following a complaint from Delhi High Court advocate Amita Sachdeva ... to the IO (Investigating Officer) to seize the painting in question. In light of the facts and ...

A Delhi court has ordered the seizure of two paintings by the late artist M F Husain, displayed at Delhi Art Gallery, as they were deemed offensive to Hindu deities. The court directed the ...

The Delhi High Court on 20 January permitted police to ... repeatedly accused of obscenity by Hindu groups for painting deities in the nude or with nude figures. In 2006, Husain issued an apology ...

The complainant, Delhi high court advocate Amita Sachdeva ... for direction to the IO (Investigating Officer) to seize the painting in question…the said application is allowed and the IO ...

The orders came on the complaint filed by Delhi High Court advocate Amita Sachdeva ... “IO is directed to seize the said painting and file a report on 22.01.2025,” the court order reads.