Sehgal v. Union of India
India High Court
2005 WL 2205308, [2005] F.S.R. 39, 2005 (30) PTC 253 Del. (2005)
- Written by Heather Whittemore, JD
Facts
Amar Nath Sehgal (plaintiff) was commissioned by the government of India (defendant) to create a bronze mural for a public building. After the mural was installed, the government removed it from public view. In removing the mural, the government lost several pieces, destroying the artwork. Sehgal sued the government under § 57 of the Indian Copyright Act, which allowed an artist to seek damages if his reputation was harmed. Sehgal reasoned that by destroying his mural, the government had harmed his reputation.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Nandrajog, J.)
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