Power of police to seize infringing copies
Section 64 of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with power of police to seize infringing copies. Any police officer, not below the rank of a sub-inspector, may, if he is satisfied that an offence under section 63 in respect of the infringement of copyright in any work has been, is being, or is likely to be, committed, seize without warrant, all copies of the work, and all the plates used for th The Act came into force on 21 Jan 1958.
1[(1) Any police officer, not below the rank of a sub-inspector, may, if he is satisfied that an offence under section 63 in respect of the infringement of copyright in any work has been, is being, or is likely to be, committed, seize without warrant, all copies of the work, and all the plates used for the purposes of making infringing copies of the work, wherever found, and all copies and plates so seized shall, as soon as practicable be produced before a Magistrate.]
(2) Any person having an interest in any copies of a work 2[, or plates] seized under sub-section (1) may, within fifteen days of such seizure, make an application to the Magistrate for such copies 2[, or plates] being restored to him and the Magistrate, after hearing the applicant and the complainant and making such further inquiry as may be necessary, shall make such order on the application as he may deem fit.
Section 64, The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957).
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Judgments citing this section
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… Chennai. 2.M/s.Brindavan Industries, New No.33, Old No.26/2, First floor, Naval Hospital Road, Periamet, Chennai. 3.M/s.A.M.R.Impex, No.38, Ekambaresware Agraharam Street, Park Town, Chennai-3. ... Defendants Plaint filed under Order IV Rule 1 of the Original Side Rules r/w Order VII Rule 1 of C.P.C., Section 51, 63 & 64 of the Copyright Act, 1957 and Section 27, 134 & 135 of the trade marks Act, 1999 praying to pass a decree and judgment on the following terms : a) granting a permanent injunction restraining the Defendant, their directors, partners/proprietors, servants representatives, successors, agents, stockists,C&F …
Questions about Section 64
What does Section 64 of the Copyright Act deal with?
Section 64 of the Copyright Act is headed "Power of police to seize infringing copies". Any police officer, not below the rank of a sub-inspector, may, if he is satisfied that an offence under section 63 in respect of the infringement of copyright in any work has been, is being, or is likely to be, committed, seize without warrant, all copies of the work, and all the plates used for th
How do I find court cases under Section 64 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 64, section 64 Copyright Act, section 64 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 64 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. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 64 of the Copyright Act come into force?
Section 64 of the Copyright Act, cited as Copyright Act 64, 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 15 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.