Possession of plates for purpose of making infringing copies
Section 65 of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with possession of plates for purpose of making infringing copies. Any person who knowingly makes, or has in his possession, any plate for the purpose of making infringing copies of any work in which copyright subsists shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to [two years and shall also be liable to fine.] The Act came into force on 21 Jan 1958.
Any person who knowingly makes, or has in his possession, any plate for the purpose of making infringing copies of any work in which copyright subsists shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to 1[two years and shall also be liable to fine.]
Section 65, The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 65
What does Section 65 of the Copyright Act deal with?
Section 65 of the Copyright Act is headed "Possession of plates for purpose of making infringing copies". Any person who knowingly makes, or has in his possession, any plate for the purpose of making infringing copies of any work in which copyright subsists shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to [two years and shall also be liable to fine.]
How do I find court cases under Section 65 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 65, section 65 Copyright Act, section 65 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 65 of the Copyright Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 65 of the Copyright Act come into force?
Section 65 of the Copyright Act, cited as Copyright Act 65, 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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