Rights and liabilities of performing rights societies
Section 36A of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with rights and liabilities of performing rights societies. Nothing in this Chapter shall affect any rights or liabilities in any work in connection with a [copyright society] which had accrued or were incurred on or before the day prior to the commencement of [the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012], or any legal proceedings in respect of any such rights or li The Act came into force on 21 Jan 1958.
1[36A. Rights and liabilities of performing rights societies.--Nothing in this Chapter shall affect any rights or liabilities in any work in connection with a 2[copyright society] which had accrued or were incurred on or before the day prior to the commencement of 3[the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012], or any legal proceedings in respect of any such rights or liabilities pending on that day.]
Section 36A, The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957).
Questions about Section 36A
What does Section 36A of the Copyright Act deal with?
Section 36A of the Copyright Act is headed "Rights and liabilities of performing rights societies". [36A. Rights and liabilities of performing rights societies.--Nothing in this Chapter shall affect any rights or liabilities in any work in connection with a [copyright society] which had accrued or were incurred on or before the day prior to the commencement of [the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012]
How do I find court cases under Section 36A 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 36A, section 36A Copyright Act, section 36A of the Copyright Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 36A of the Copyright Act come into force?
Section 36A of the Copyright Act, cited as Copyright Act 36A, 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 17 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.