# The Copyright Act, 1957, Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement

- Act: The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957)
- In force from: 1958-01-21
- Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/copyright-act/section/1/

## Text

(1) This Act may be called the Copyright Act, 1957. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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