The Copyright Act,1957

This book presents the complete and updated text of the Copyright Act, 1957, incorporating all amendments up to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, effective from 1 August 2024. It also includes the Copyright Rules, 2013 and the International Copyright Order, 1999, making it a comprehensive statutory reference. Designed as a bare act with comments, the publication provides structured explanations, judicial guidance, and supporting legal material to assist readers in understanding the practical application of copyright law in India.

Key Features

• Updated statutory text reflecting amendments introduced by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023
• Inclusion of the Copyright Rules, 2013 and the International Copyright Order, 1999
• Concise short notes and comments for clarity on complex provisions
• Compilation of landmark judgments relevant to copyright law
• Supreme Court guidelines integrated for authoritative interpretation
• List of referred cases for legal research and cross-referencing
• Detailed subject index for quick navigation and ease of use

Target Audience

This book is intended for law students, advocates, judges, academicians, legal researchers, publishers, content creators, and professionals dealing with intellectual property rights. It is particularly useful for those who require an authoritative, updated, and well-organized reference to Indian copyright law for academic study, courtroom practice, policy analysis, or compliance-related work.