# The Copyright Act, 1957, Section 38: Performer’s right

- 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/38/

## Text

1[38. Performer's right.-- (1) Where any performer appears or engages in any performance, he shall have a special right to be known as the "performer's right" in relation to such performance. (2) The performer's right shall subsist until 2[fifty years] from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the performance is made. 3* * * * *]

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