Particulars to be included in sound recording and video Films
Section 52A of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with particulars to be included in sound recording and video Films. No person shall publish a [sound recording] in respect of any work unless the following particulars are displayed on the [sound recording] and on any container thereof, namely:-- (a) the name and address of the person who has made the record; The Act came into force on 21 Jan 1958.
1[52A. Particulars to be included in records and video Films.-- (1) No person shall publish a 2[sound recording] in respect of any work unless the following particulars are displayed on the 2[sound recording] and on any container thereof, namely:--
(a) the name and address of the person who has made the record;
(b) the name and address of the owner of the copyright in such work; and
(c) the year of its first publication.
(2) No person shall publish a video film in respect of any work unless the following particulars are displayed in the video film, when exhibited, and on the video cassette or other container thereof, namely:--
(a) if such work is a cinematograph film required to be certified for exhibition under the provisions of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (37 of 1952), a copy of the certificate granted by the Board of Film Certification under section 5A of that Act in respect of such work;
(b) the name and address of the person who has made the video film and a declaration by him that he has obtained the necessary licence or consent from the owner of the copyright, in such work for making such video film; and
(c) the name and address of the owner for the copyright in such work.]
Section 52A, The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 52A
What does Section 52A of the Copyright Act deal with?
Section 52A of the Copyright Act is headed "Particulars to be included in sound recording and video Films". [52A. Particulars to be included in records and video Films.-- (1) No person shall publish a [sound recording] in respect of any work unless the following particulars are displayed on the [sound recording] and on any container thereof, namely:-- (a) the name and address of the person who has made th
How do I find court cases under Section 52A 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 52A, section 52A Copyright Act, section 52A 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 52A of the Copyright Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 52A of the Copyright Act come into force?
Section 52A of the Copyright Act, cited as Copyright Act 52A, 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 19 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.