# The Copyright Act, 1957, Section 39: Acts not infringing broadcast reproduction right or 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/39/

## Text

1[39. Acts not infringing broadcast reproduction right or performer’s right.-- No broadcast reproduction right or performer's right shall be deemed to be infringed by-- (a) the making of any sound recording or visual recording for the private use of the person making such recording, or solely for purposes of bona fide teaching or research; or (b) the use, consistent with fair dealing, of excerpts of a performance or of a broadcast in the reporting of current events or for bona fide review, teaching or research; or (c) such other acts, with any necessary adaptations and modifications, which do not constitute infringement of copyright under section 52.]

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