The Indian government has filed a legal notice to prevent the auction of the Piprahwa gems in Hong Kong, asserting that these ancient relics should be revered as sacred. The Ministry of Culture claims the auction violates both domestic and international laws, as well as United Nations conventions, and demands their repatriation. Sotheby's and heir Chris Peppe have been warned of legal actions and have been urged to publicly apologize. The Ministry plans a campaign against Sotheby's for perpetuating colonial injustices tied to the sale of religious artifacts, emphasizing the gems' significance to India's cultural heritage.
The Indian government has issued a legal notice to halt the unethical auction of ancient gem relics, which it said should be treated as the sacred body of the Buddha.
The auction of the Piprahwa gems, scheduled for 7 May, violates Indian and international laws, and the gems must be repatriated for preservation and religious veneration.
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