Resale share right in original copies
Section 53A of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with resale share right in original copies. [53A. Resale share right in original copies.(1) In the case of resale for a price exceeding ten thousand rupees, of the original copy of a painting, sculpture or drawing, or of the original manuscript of a literary or dramatic work or musical work, the author of such work if he was the first owner o The Act came into force on 21 Jan 1958.
1[53A. Resale share right in original copies.(1) In the case of resale for a price exceeding ten thousand rupees, of the original copy of a painting, sculpture or drawing, or of the original manuscript of a literary or dramatic work or musical work, the author of such work if he was the first owner of rights under section 17 or his legal heirs shall, notwithstanding any assignment of copyright in such work, have a right to share in the resale price of such original copy or manuscript in accordance with the provisions of this section:
Provided that such right shall cease to exist on the expiration of the term of copyright in the work.
(2) The share referred to in sub-section (1) shall be such as the 2[Commercial Court] may fix 3***:
Provided that the 2[Commercial Court] may fix different shares for different classes of work:
Provided further that in no case shall the share exceed ten percent, of the resale price.
(3) If any dispute arises regarding the right conferred by this section, it shall be referred to the 2[Commercial Court] whose decision shall be final.]
Section 53A, The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 53A
What does Section 53A of the Copyright Act deal with?
Section 53A of the Copyright Act is headed "Resale share right in original copies". [53A. Resale share right in original copies.(1) In the case of resale for a price exceeding ten thousand rupees, of the original copy of a painting, sculpture or drawing, or of the original manuscript of a literary or dramatic work or musical work, the author of such work if he was the first owner o
How do I find court cases under Section 53A 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 53A, section 53A Copyright Act, section 53A of the Copyright Act. People searching for it also type 53a 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 53A of the Copyright Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 17 (First owner of copyright), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 53A of the Copyright Act come into force?
Section 53A of the Copyright Act, cited as Copyright Act 53A, 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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