Term of copyright in works of public undertakings
Section 28A of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with term of copyright in works of public undertakings. In the case of a work, where a public undertaking is the first owner of the copyright therein, copyright shall subsist until [sixty years] from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the work is first published.] The Act came into force on 21 Jan 1958.
1[28A. Term of copyright in works of public undertakings.--In the case of a work, where a public undertaking is the first owner of the copyright therein, copyright shall subsist until 2[sixty years] from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the work is first published.]
Section 28A, The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 28A
What does Section 28A of the Copyright Act deal with?
Section 28A of the Copyright Act is headed "Term of copyright in works of public undertakings". [28A. Term of copyright in works of public undertakings.--In the case of a work, where a public undertaking is the first owner of the copyright therein, copyright shall subsist until [sixty years] from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the work is first published.]
How do I find court cases under Section 28A of the Copyright Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Copyright Act 28A, section 28A Copyright Act, section 28A of the Copyright Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 28A of the Copyright Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 28A of the Copyright Act come into force?
Section 28A of the Copyright Act, cited as Copyright Act 28A, came into force on 21 Jan 1958, having been enacted on 04 Jun 1957. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 15 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.