# The Copyright Act, 1957, Section 6: Certain disputes to be decided by Commercial Court

- 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/6/

## Text

1[6. Certain disputes to be decided by 2[Commercial Court].--If any question arises-- (a) whether a work has been published or as to the date on which a work was published for the purposes of Chapter V, or (b) whether the term of copyright for any work is shorter in any other country than that provided in respect of that work under this Act, it shall be referred to the 2[Commercial Court] 3****: Provided that if in the opinion of the 2[Commercial Court], the issue of copies or communication to the public referred to in section 3 was of an insignificant nature, it shall not be deemed to be publication for the purposes of that section.]

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