Knowing use of infringing copy of computer programme to be an offence
Section 63B of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with knowing use of infringing copy of computer programme to be an offence. Any person who knowingly makes use on a computer of an infringing copy of a computer programme shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than seven days but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may e The Act came into force on 21 Jan 1958.
1[63B. Knowing use of infringing copy of computer programme to be an offence.-- Any person who knowingly makes use on a computer of an infringing copy of a computer programme shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than seven days but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees:
Provided that where the computer programme has not been used for gain or in the course of trade or business, the Court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment, not impose any sentence of imprisonment and may impose a fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees.]
Section 63B, The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957).
Questions about Section 63B
What does Section 63B of the Copyright Act deal with?
Section 63B of the Copyright Act is headed "Knowing use of infringing copy of computer programme to be an offence". [63B. Knowing use of infringing copy of computer programme to be an offence.-- Any person who knowingly makes use on a computer of an infringing copy of a computer programme shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than seven days but which may extend to three years a
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When did Section 63B of the Copyright Act come into force?
Section 63B of the Copyright Act, cited as Copyright Act 63B, 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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