Certain disputes to be decided by Commercial Court
Section 6 of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with certain disputes to be decided by 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 refer The Act came into force on 21 Jan 1958.
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.]
Section 6, The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 6
What does Section 6 of the Copyright Act deal with?
Section 6 of the Copyright Act is headed "Certain disputes to be decided by Commercial Court". [6. Certain disputes to be decided by [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 provide
How do I find court cases under Section 6 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 6, section 6 Copyright Act, section 6 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 6 of the Copyright Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 3 (Meaning of publication), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 6 of the Copyright Act come into force?
Section 6 of the Copyright Act, cited as Copyright Act 6, 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 18 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.