Section30A
The Copyright Act, 1957

Application of sections 19

In force From 21 Jan 1958 Act 14 of 1957 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 14 of 1957 Ministry Commerce and Industry Enacted 04 Jun 1957 In force 21 Jan 1958 Cited by 1 provision

Section 30A of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with application of sections 19. The provisions of sections 19 and 19A shall, with any necessary adaptations and modifications, apply in relation to a licence under section 30 as they apply in relation to assignment of copyright in a work.] The Act came into force on 21 Jan 1958.

1[30A. Application of 2[section 19].--The provisions of sections 19 and 19A shall, with any necessary adaptations and modifications, apply in relation to a licence under section 30 as they apply in relation to assignment of copyright in a work.]

Section 30A, The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957).

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Questions about Section 30A

What does Section 30A of the Copyright Act deal with?

Section 30A of the Copyright Act is headed "Application of sections 19". [30A. Application of [section 19].--The provisions of sections 19 and 19A shall, with any necessary adaptations and modifications, apply in relation to a licence under section 30 as they apply in relation to assignment of copyright in a work.]

How do I find court cases under Section 30A 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 30A, section 30A Copyright Act, section 30A 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 30A of the Copyright Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 19 (Mode of assignment), section 19A (Disputes with respect to assignment of copyright), section 30 (Licences by owners of copyright), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 30A of the Copyright Act come into force?

Section 30A of the Copyright Act, cited as Copyright Act 30A, 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.