Bombay High Court Upholds Artistic Freedom, Orders Release of Seized Souza and Padamsee Artworks in Obscenity Dispute

Seven works, including from top Indian artists, by F. N. Souza and Akbar Padamsee, were seized as “obscene material” by Mumbai Customs officials in April 2023. Among the pieces seized were four erotic drawings by Souza, including one titled Lovers and three works by Padamsee, including a drawing titled Nude and two photographs. They were … Continue reading Bombay High Court Upholds Artistic Freedom, Orders Release of Seized Souza and Padamsee Artworks in Obscenity Dispute