Copyright Act : Restriction on remedies in the case of words of architecture. Indian Bare Acts :

Copyright Act,1957

Act No : 14

Section : Restriction on remedies in the case of words of architecture.

59. (1)Restriction on remedies in the case of words of architecture. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Specific Relief Act 1963, where the construction of a building or other structure which infringes or which, if completed, would infringe the copyright in some other work has been commenced, the owner of the copyright shall not be entitled to obtain an injunction to restrain the construction of such building or structure or to order its demolition. (1 of 1877). --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Subs. by Act 23 if 1983, s.20 (w.e.f. 9.8.1984) --------------------------------------------------------------------- 38 (2) Nothing in section 58 shall apply in respect of the construction of a building or other structure which infringes or which, if completed, would infringe the copyright in some other work.