The Copyright Act, 1957
This edition of The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957), updated with all amendments introduced by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (Act 18 of 2023), effective from 1-8-2024, serves as an authoritative and up-to-date bare act reference for students, legal professionals, and practitioners in the field of intellectual property law. The text incorporates amendments notified vide SO 3035(E), dated 29-7-2024, ensuring complete alignment with the latest legislative developments as applicable in 2026.
The book presents the bare text of the Copyright Act, 1957, precisely as enacted and amended, with short comments where indicated, making it suitable for examination use as well as practical legal reference. It is published without extensive interpretation, maintaining statutory accuracy and clarity for reliable consultation.
Along with the principal Act, this edition includes allied rules and orders essential for comprehensive understanding and application of copyright law in India, including:
• The Copyright Rules, 2013 (as amended)
• The International Copyright Order, 1999
• The Copyright Board Salaries and Allowances and other Terms and Conditions of Service of the Chairman and other Members Rules, 2014
The content comprehensively covers copyright protection for literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, cinematograph films, and sound recordings; ownership and assignment of copyright; licensing and compulsory licenses; infringement and remedies; civil and criminal enforcement; administrative procedures; and international copyright obligations.
This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Advocates and litigators practicing intellectual property law
• Academicians and researchers specializing in copyright and allied laws
• Publishers, media professionals, and compliance officers dealing with copyright regulation
Whether used for academic study, courtroom reference, or professional compliance, this updated 2026 edition delivers a dependable and current legislative text of the Copyright Act, 1957, along with its essential allied provisions.
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Language | : | English |
| ISBN-13 | : | 9789349957169 |
| Book Edition | : | 2026 |
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