Commentary on The Copyright Act, 1957

Commentary on The Copyright Act, 1957 by Lal is a comprehensive and authoritative treatise on Indian copyright law, widely regarded as an essential reference for legal practitioners, academics, and researchers in the field of intellectual property rights. This 7th Edition has been meticulously updated to reflect the latest statutory amendments, judicial precedents, and practical developments impacting copyright law in India.

The work provides detailed commentary on the Copyright Act, 1957, along with coverage of Neighbouring Rights, Copyright Rules, 2013, and relevant case law analysis explaining interpretation and practical application. It also incorporates related intellectual property legislation, including the Patents Act with Rules 2020 and the latest Trade Mark Rules, 2017, offering practitioners a broader framework of IP regulation in a single volume.

Written in a clear and analytical style, the book addresses contemporary issues involving digital works, broadcasting rights, licensing, infringement, fair use, technological protection measures (TPM), and copyright management in the digital era, making it particularly relevant to modern legal practice.

Key Features:

• Exhaustive section-wise commentary on the Copyright Act, 1957.
• Includes Copyright Rules, 2013, Neighbouring Laws, the Patents Act with Rules 2020, and New Trade Mark Rules, 2017.
• Covers major judgments from the Supreme Court, High Courts, and international forums.
• Discusses copyright in digital media, broadcasting, cinematographic works, software, and online content.
• Practical insights on licensing, royalties, fair dealing, infringement, and enforcement mechanisms.
• Valuable resource for litigation strategy, academic research, and policy interpretation.

This book is indispensable for advocates and IP practitioners, judges and judicial academies, copyright professionals and media houses, law students (LL.B./LL.M.), academics, and research institutions engaged in intellectual property law.