Enhanced penalty on second and subsequent convictions
Section 63A of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with enhanced penalty on second and subsequent convictions. Whoever having already been convicted of an offence under section 63 is again convicted of any such offence shall be punishable for the second and for every subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to three years and with fine which The Act came into force on 21 Jan 1958.
1[63A. Enhanced penalty on second and subsequent convictions.-- Whoever having already been convicted of an offence under section 63 is again convicted of any such offence shall be punishable for the second and for every subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than one lakh rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees:
Provided that 2[where the infringement has not been made for gain in the course of trade or business] the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than one year or a fine of less than one lakh rupees:
Provided further that for the purposes of this section, no cognizance shall be taken of any conviction made before the commencement of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1984 (65 of 1984).]
Section 63A, The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 63A
What does Section 63A of the Copyright Act deal with?
Section 63A of the Copyright Act is headed "Enhanced penalty on second and subsequent convictions". [63A. Enhanced penalty on second and subsequent convictions.-- Whoever having already been convicted of an offence under section 63 is again convicted of any such offence shall be punishable for the second and for every subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than on
How do I find court cases under Section 63A 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 63A, section 63A Copyright Act, section 63A 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 63A of the Copyright Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 63 (Offences of infringement of copyright or other rights conferred by this Act), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 63A of the Copyright Act come into force?
Section 63A of the Copyright Act, cited as Copyright Act 63A, 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 14 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.