The Copyright Act, 1957

Commercial’s The Copyright Act, 1957 – Bare Act with Short Comments, 2027 Edition, published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., is a comprehensive legal reference covering the Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957), as amended by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026. Designed for law students, advocates, legal professionals, academicians, authors, publishers, artists, and intellectual property practitioners, this edition presents the statutory provisions of copyright law along with short comments to facilitate convenient understanding and legal reference. It also incorporates important supplementary legislation, rules, and service regulations relating to copyright administration in India.

The book includes the Copyright Rules, 2013, as amended by the relevant notifications, the International Copyright Order, 1999, and the Copyright Board Salaries and Allowances and other Terms and Conditions of Service of the Chairman and other Members Rules, 2014. With its updated legislative text and supporting legal materials, this edition serves as a practical resource for understanding copyright protection, ownership, licensing, infringement, and enforcement under Indian law.

The content covers the principal provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957, including:

• Definitions and Scope of Copyright Protection • Copyright in Literary, Dramatic, Musical, and Artistic Works • Copyright in Cinematograph Films and Sound Recordings • Ownership, Assignment, and Licensing of Copyright • Duration and Term of Copyright Protection • Registration and Administration of Copyright • Rights of Authors, Composers, Performers, Producers, and Other Copyright Owners • Moral Rights and Special Rights of Authors • Broadcast Reproduction Rights and Performers’ Rights • Limitations and Exceptions to Copyright, Including Fair Dealing • Statutory Licensing and Compulsory Licensing • Infringement of Copyright and Available Civil Remedies • Criminal Offences, Penalties, and Enforcement Measures • Copyright Societies and Collective Administration of Rights • International Copyright Protection and Reciprocal Arrangements • Appeals, Authorities, and Legal Procedures • The Copyright Rules, 2013 • The International Copyright Order, 1999 • Regulations Relating to Copyright Administration and Relevant Service Conditions • Amendments Introduced by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Law students and academicians studying intellectual property law • Candidates preparing for judicial service examinations and other competitive legal examinations • Advocates and legal practitioners handling copyright disputes and intellectual property matters • Authors, writers, musicians, artists, photographers, and filmmakers seeking to understand their legal rights • Publishers, broadcasters, production houses, and digital content creators • Businesses and organisations managing copyright licensing and compliance • Intellectual property consultants and researchers requiring an updated statutory reference

Whether used for academic study, examination preparation, professional practice, or copyright compliance, this 2027 edition provides a consolidated reference to India’s copyright legislation and associated rules. Its short comments and supplementary legal materials make it a useful resource for understanding the rights, obligations, exceptions, and remedies established under the Copyright Act, 1957, as amended by the legislation identified on the cover.