Penalty for contravention of section 52A
Section 68A of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with penalty for contravention of section 52A. Any person who publishes a [sound recording] or a video film in contravention of the provisions of section 52A shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.] The Act came into force on 21 Jan 1958.
1[68A. Penalty for contravention of section 52A.-- Any person who publishes a 2[sound recording] or a video film in contravention of the provisions of section 52A shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.]
Section 68A, The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 68A
What does Section 68A of the Copyright Act deal with?
Section 68A of the Copyright Act is headed "Penalty for contravention of section 52A". [68A. Penalty for contravention of section 52A.-- Any person who publishes a [sound recording] or a video film in contravention of the provisions of section 52A shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.]
How do I find court cases under Section 68A 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 68A, section 68A Copyright Act, section 68A 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 68A of the Copyright Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 52A (Particulars to be included in sound recording and video Films), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 68A of the Copyright Act come into force?
Section 68A of the Copyright Act, cited as Copyright Act 68A, 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.