The Copyright Act, 1957

This document is the full text of The Copyright Act, 1957, governing copyright protection in India. It outlines the subject matter of copyright, including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, as well as cinematograph films and sound recordings. The Act also details ownership, the term of copyright, and the rights granted to authors, alongside provisions for assignment, licensing, and remedies for infringement. This is an essential resource for creators, artists, producers, and anyone involved in intellectual property in India.

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