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Copyright Act, 1957

[14 of 1957] An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to copyright Be it enacted by Parliament in the Eighth Year of the Republic of India as follows:

Section	Title
Section- 1	Section-1 Short title extent and commencement Chapter 1
Section- 2	Section-2 Interpretation Chapter 1
Section- 3	Section-3 Meaning of publication Chapter 1
Section- 4	Section-4 When work not deemed to be published or performed in public Chapter 1
Section- 5	Section-5 When work deemed to be first published in India Chapter 1
Section- 6	Section-6 Certain disputes to be decide by Copyright Board Chapter 1
Section- 7	Section-7 Nationally of author were the making of unpublished work is extended over considerable period Chapter 1
Section- 8	Section-8 Domicile of corporations Chapter 1
Section- 9	Section-9 Copyright Office Chapter 1
Section- 10	Section-10 Registrar and Deputy Registrars of Copyrights Chapter 1
Section- 11	Section-11 Copyright Board Chapter 1
Section- 12	Section-12 Powers and procedure of Copyright Board Chapter 1
Section- 13	Section-13 Works in which copyright subsists Chapter 1
Section- 14	Section-14 Meaning of copyright Chapter 1
Section- 15	Section-15 Special provision regarding copyright in designs registered or capable of being registered under the Designs Act, 1911 Chapter 1
Section- 16	Section-16 No copyright except as provided in this Act Chapter 1
Section- 17	Section-17 First owner of copyright Chapter 1
Section- 18	Section-18 Assignment of copyright Chapter 1
Section- 19	Section-19 Mode of assignment Chapter 1
Section- 19A	Section-19A Disputes with respect to assignment of copyright Chapter 1
Section- 20	Section-20 Transmission of copyright in manuscript by testamentary disposition Chapter 1
Section- 21	Section-21 Right of author to relinquish copyright Chapter 1
Section- 22	Section-22 Term of copyright in published literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works Chapter 1
Section- 23	Section-23 Term of copyright in anonymous and pseudonymous works Chapter 1
Section- 24	Section-24 Term of copyright in posthumous works Chapter 1
Section- 25	Section-25 Term of copyright in photographs Chapter 1
Section- 26	Section-26 Term of copyright in cinematograph films Chapter 1
Section- 27	Section-27 Term of copyright in sound recording Chapter 1
Section- 28	Section-28 Term of copyright in government work Chapter 1
Section- 28A	Section-28A Term of copyright in works of public undertakings Chapter 1
Section- 29	Section-29 Term of copyright in works of international organization Chapter 1
Section- 30	Section-30 Licenses by owners of copyright Chapter 1
Section- 30A	Section-30A Application of Sections 19 and 19-A Chapter 1
Section- 31	Section-31 Compulsory license in works with held from public Chapter 1
Section- 31A	Section-31A Compulsory license in unpublished Indian works Chapter 1
Section- 32	Section-32 License to produce and publish translations Chapter 1
Section- 32A	Section-32A License to reproduce and publish works for certain purposes Chapter 1
Section- 32B	Section-32B Termination of licenses issued under this Chapter Chapter 1
Section- 33	Section-33 Registration of copyright society Chapter 1
Section- 34	Section-34 Administration of rights of owner by copyright society Chapter 1
Section- 34A	Section-34A Payment of remunerations by copyright society Chapter 1
Section- 35	Section-35 Control over the copyright society by the owner of rights Chapter 1
Section- 36	Section-36 Submission of returns and reports Chapter 1
Section- 36A	Section-36A Rights and liabilities of performing rights societies Chapter 1
Section- 37	Section-37 Broadcast reproduction right Chapter 1
Section- 38	Section-38 Performer's right Chapter 1
Section- 39	Section-39 Acts not infringing broadcast reproduction right or performer's right Chapter 1
Section- 39A	Section-39A Other provisions applying to broadcast reproduction right and performer's right Chapter 1
Section- 40	Section-40 Power to extend copyright to foreign works Chapter 1
Section- 41	Section-41 Provisions as to works of certain international organizations Chapter 1
Section- 42	Section-42 Power to restrict rights in works of foreign authors first published in India Chapter 1
Section- 43	Section-43 Orders under this Chapter to be laid before Parliament Chapter 1
Section- 44	Section-44 Register of Copyright Chapter 1
Section- 45	Section-45 Entries in Register of Copyrights Chapter 1
Section- 46	Section-46 Indexes Chapter 1
Section- 47	Section-47 Form and inspection of register Chapter 1
Section- 48	Section-48 Register of Copyrights to be prima facie evidence of particulars entered therein Chapter 1
Section- 49	Section-49 Correction of entries in the Register of Copyrights Chapter 1
Section- 50	Section-50 Rectification of Register by Copyright Board Chapter 1
Section- 50A	Section-50A Entries in the Register of Copyrights, etc. to be published Chapter 1
Section- 51	Section-51 When copyright infringed Chapter 1
Section- 52	Section-52 Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright Chapter 1
Section- 52A	Section-52A Particulars to be included in sound recording and video films Chapter 1
Section- 52B	Section-52B Accounts and audit Chapter 1
Section- 53	Section-53 Importation of infringing copies Chapter 1
Section- 53A	Section-53A Resale share right in original copies Chapter 1
Section- 54	Section-54 Definition Chapter 1
Section- 55	Section-55 Civil remedies for infringement of copyright Chapter 1
Section- 56	Section-56 Protection of separate rights Chapter 1
Section- 57	Section-57 Authors special rights Chapter 1
Section- 58	Section-58 Right of owner against persons possessing or dealing with infringing copies Chapter 1
Section- 59	Section-59 Restriction on remedies in the case of works of architecture Chapter 1
Section- 60	Section-60 Remedy in the case of groundless threat of legal proceedings Chapter 1
Section- 61	Section-61 Owner of copyright to be party to the proceeding Chapter 1
Section- 62	Section-62 Jurisdiction of court over matters arising under this Chapter Chapter 1
Section- 63	Section-63 Offence of infringement of copyright or other rights conferred by this Act Chapter 1
Section- 63A	Section-63A Enhanced penalty on second and subsequent convictions Chapter 1
Section- 64	Section-64 Power of police to seize infringing copies Chapter 1
Section- 65	Section-65 Possession of plates for purpose of making infringing copies Chapter 1
Section- 66	Section-66 Disposal of infringing copies or plates for purpose of making infringing copies Chapter 1
Section- 67	Section-67 Penalty for making false entries in register etc, for producing or tendering false entries Chapter 1
Section- 68	Section-68 Penalty for making false statements for the purpose of deceiving or influencing any authority or officer Chapter 1
Section- 68A	Section-68A Penalty for contravention of section 52a Chapter 1
Section- 69	Section-69 Offences by companies Chapter 1
Section- 70	Section-70 Cognizance of offences Chapter 1
Section- 71	Section-71 Appeals against certain orders of Magistrate Chapter 1
Section- 72	Section-72 Appeals against orders of Registrar of Copyrights and Copyright Board Chapter 1
Section- 73	Section-73 Procedure for appeals Chapter 1
Section- 74	Section-74 Registrar of Copyrights and Copyright Board to possess certain powers of civil courts Chapter 1
Section- 75	Section-75 Orders for payment of money passed by Registrar of Copyrights and Copyright Broad to be executable as a decree Chapter 1
Section- 76	Section-76 Protection of action taken in good faith Chapter 1
Section- 77	Section-77 Certain persons to be public servants Chapter 1
Section- 78	Section-78 Power to make rules Chapter 1
Section- 79	Section-79 Repeals, savings and transitional provisions Chapter 1
	Rules
Section- 1	Section - 1. Short title, extent and commencement – Chapter 1
Section- 2	Section - 2. Interpretations – Chapter 1
Section- 3	Section - 3. Terms and conditions of office of the Chairman and members of the Copyright Board – Chapter 1
Section- 4	Section - 4. Functions of the Secretary of the Copyright Board – Chapter 1
Section- 5	Section - 5. Notice of relinquishment – Chapter 1
Section- 6	Section - 6. Application for license – Chapter 1
Section- 7	Section - 7. Notice of application – Chapter 1
Section- 8	Section - 8. Consideration of the application – Chapter 1
Section- 9	Section - 9. Manner of determining royalties – Chapter 1
Section- 10	Section - 10. Extension of the period of license – Chapter 1
Section- 11	Section - 11. Cancellation of license – Chapter 1
Section- 11 A	Section - 11-A. Application for license – Chapter 1
Section- 11 B	Section - 11-B. Application for license-1 Chapter 1
Section- 11 C	Section - 11-C. Notice of application – Chapter 1
Section- 11 D	Section - 11-D. Manner of determining royalties – Chapter 1
Section- 11 E	Section - 11-E. Extension of the period of license – Chapter 1
Section- 11 F	Section - 11-F. Cancellation of license – Chapter 1
Section- 11 G	Section - 11-G. Notice for termination of license – Chapter 1
Section- 12	Section - 12. Publication of statement of fees etc. – Chapter 1
Section- 13	Section - 13. Determination of objections – Chapter 1
Section- 14	Section - 14. Publication of alterations in the statements of fees etc. – Chapter 1
Section- 15	Section - 15. Form of Register of Copyrights – Chapter 1
Section- 16	Section - 16. Application for Registration of Copyright – Chapter 1
Section- 17	Section - 17. Correction of entries in the Register of Copyrights – Chapter 1
Section- 18	Section - 18. Indexes – Chapter 1
Section- 19	Section - 19. Inspection of the Register of Copyrights and Indexes – Chapter 1
Section- 20	Section - 20. Copies and extracts of the Register of Copyrights and Indexes – Chapter 1
Section- 21	Section - 21. Making of records – Chapter 1
Section- 22	Section - 22. Importation of infringing copies – Chapter 1
Section- 23	Section - 23. Procedure for examination of infringing copies – Chapter 1
Section- 24	Section - 24. Mode of making applications etc. – Chapter 1
Section- 25	Section - 25. Mode of communication by the Copyright Board etc. – Chapter 1
Section- 26	Section - 26. Fees. – Chapter 1
Section- 27	Section - 27. Right of audience. – Chapter 1
Section- 28	Section - 28. Costs – Chapter 1
Section-	FORM I - Notice of relinquishment of Copyright Chapter 1
Section-	FORM II - Application for a license for translation Chapter 1
Section-	FORM III - Form of Register of Copyrights Chapter 1
Section-	FORM IV - Application for Registration of Copyright Chapter 1
Section-	FORM V - Application for registration of changes in the particulars of copyright entered in the Register of Copyrights Chapter 1
Section-	"SECOND SCHEDULE" Chapter 1

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