Acts not infringing broadcast reproduction right or performer’s right
Section 39 of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with 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; The Act came into force on 21 Jan 1958.
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.]
Section 39, The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 39
What does Section 39 of the Copyright Act deal with?
Section 39 of the Copyright Act is headed "Acts not infringing broadcast reproduction right or performer’s right". [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 pur
How do I find court cases under Section 39 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 39, section 39 Copyright Act, section 39 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 39 of the Copyright Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 52 (Certain acts not to be infringement of copyright), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 39 of the Copyright Act come into force?
Section 39 of the Copyright Act, cited as Copyright Act 39, 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.